Overweight and obesity are increasing in Swedish boys and girls aged 7-16 y. The fitness of 16-y-old Swedish boys in 2001 was approximately 10% worse than in 1987. CONCLUSION: It is important to start the prevention of atherosclerosis and type 2 diabetes early. The number of children with physical inactivity and obesity should be as low as possible.
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Comment On: Acta Paediatr. 2004 Mar;93(3):400-415124847
Comment On: Acta Paediatr. 2004 May;93(5):681-615174795