Childhood Obesity is becoming a rising health concern in the Caribbean. The adoption of a more western diet coupled with reduced levels of physical activity have contributed significantly to this phenomenon. Obesity prevalence was 13.9% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 18.4% among 6- to 11-year-olds, and 20.6% among 12- to 19-year-olds. Childhood obesity is also more […]