BACKGROUND The prevention of overweight and obesity during infancy is a highly relevant public health topic given the significant impact of childhood obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, and well-being in later stages of life. Apart from the family setting, daycare facilities (DFs) represent a key setting for health promotion among children under the age of six years. "Jolinch...

Child-care facilities provide a valuable opportunity to promote healthy eating and physical activity behaviors in children. The alarming rates of obesity among children in the United States make the opportunity to introduce healthy behaviors during early childhood especially important. Between 1971 and 2004, the rate of obesity among children ages 6 to 11 years increased nearly fivefold (from 4...

introduction: enuresis is the second most common disorder among children after allergic disorders. according to the results of previous studies, different estimates of enuresis prevalence and its related factors have been reported. combining the results of these studies is valuable. this study aims to estimate the prevalence of enuresis and its related factors among iranian children.materials a...

China is a country that is arousing a large amount of interest as a new mega-market, as it opens itself to a market-orientated economy and expands at a remarkable rate. However, the influx of international investment, new business opportunities and advertising from overseas has seen Chinese consumers being exposed to potentially offensive advertising products and images. While some products and...

OBJECTIVES Although public health offices have a detailed record of the vaccination coverage among adolescents in Switzerland, little is known about the factors that determine the decisions of parents to get their children vaccinated. Based on Schulz & Nakamoto's Extended Health Empowerment Model, the present study aims at surveying parents of adolescents in Ticino (Switzerland) to get insights...

Too sensitive, too defiant, too self-absorbed, too rambunctious, too inattentive. Lots of kids fit these personality styles. The adults in their lives realize that many of these children face challenges in making friends, being involved with family members, and enjoying school. The following questionnaire will help identify five basic learning styles common among children. The succeeding sectio...