Rising socioeconomic disparities in childhood overweight and obesity in Belgium

Abstract Background Childhood overweight, especially obesity, significantly impacts children’s health and poses an increased risk of adult-onset diseases. This study aims to analyse the evolution of childhood overweight and obesity in Belgium from 1997 to 2018 and assess its variation across parental socioeconomic status (SES). Methods The Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional survey representative of the Belgian population, has been conducted since 1997, with the latest survey conducted in 2018. This study focuses on children aged 2–17 years. Body Mass Index (BMI, kg/m²) was derived from... Mehr ...