Dr. Liang Wang Publishes Book Chapter in International Encyclopedia

Dr. Liang Wang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, has coauthored a book chapter in the International Encyclopedia of Public Health. The chapter, entitled “Child Obesity and Health”, is co-authored by Dr. Youfa Wang, Dean of the Global Health Institute of Xi’an Jiaotong University, and Associate Director of the Fisher Institute. 

Childhood obesity has been increasing worldwide along with chronic diseases that are closely associated to obesity, such as heart disease and diabetes. The chapter highlights the differences between adult and childhood obesity and addresses classifications of childhood obesity; worldwide childhood obesity epidemic; risk factors (predictors); health consequences of childhood obesity; and prevention of childhood obesity.

The International Encyclopedia of Public Health is a comprehensive guide to the major issues, challenges, methods, and approaches of global public health. With contributions from almost 600 editors and contributors, the seven volume set covers all dimensions of health, from details of specific diseases to the organization of social insurance agencies.

Part of this work was supported by Dr. Liang Wang’s research grant from the United States National Institute of Health (1 U54 HD070725).