Overweight and obesity in Australian mothers: epidemic or endemic?

2012175 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

David McIntyre · University of Queensland

Leonie Callaway · University of Queensland

Abstract

Maternal overweight and obesity are endemic challenges for Australian obstetric care and are associated with serious maternal and neonatal complications, including perinatal mortality.

Topics & Keywords

Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Medical Journal of Australia

Volume 196, Issue 3, pp. 184-188

DOI: 10.5694/mja11.11120

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