Journal of Childhood Obesity Open Access

  • ISSN: 2572-5394
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William Tasker

Department of Pediatrics and Geriatrics, Berlin Medical Academy, UK

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Prevalence and Parental Perspectives of Obesity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    Author(s): William Tasker*

    Objective: To identify the prevalence of obesity among children with ASD and possible exacerbating factors. Design: Mixed methods; literature review, a retrospective cross-sectional measure of obesity prevalence and a telephone questionnaire. Setting: Children’s outpatient clinic, University Hospital of North Tees. Patients: Children referred for ASD assessment (less than 5 years at referral). Measures: BMI centile (UK-90 data), overweight ≥ 85th centile, obese ≥ 95th centile. Results: 221 children referred for ASD assessment had recorded heights and weights. 45.0% (95% CI 40.5%-49.5%) with later diagnosed autism were overweight and 27.5% obese (95% CI 23.4%-31.6%). Significantly higher than; children .. View More»

    DOI: 10.36648/2572-5394.23.8.002

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