Obesity prevention lessons from Latin America.

Pratt, Michael; Charvel Orozco, Ana Sofia; Hernandez-Avila, Mauricio; Reis, Rodrigo S; Sarmiento, Olga L · Prev Med · 2014

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

This is an invited commentary for the Active Living Research (ALR) special issue. The commentary focuses on the lessons that can be learned from Latin America regarding obesity prevention. Examples from Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia that may inform US policy are described.

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