Browsing Research publications by Author "Magnusson, J."
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Childhood obesity: diagnosis, prevalence and implications for health
Magnusson, J. (2005)Outlines the current policy context relating to childhood obesity, up-to-date recommendations for identifying and diagnosing obesity in this age group, estimated prevalence based on standardised measurements, and what the ... -
Childhood obesity: prevention, treatment and recommendations for health
Magnusson, J. (2005)Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the UK, and in the first part of this update, JOSEFINE MAGNUSSON addressed the prevalence and health implications of overweight and obesity in children today. In this second part, ... -
Exploring the limitations of an adult-led agenda for understanding the health behaviours of young people
Wills, Wendy; Appleton, Jane; Magnusson, J.; Brooks, F. (2008)Public health and health promotion agendas are usually determined by adults, even when the ‘target’ population is children and young people. Adult-centred frameworks for health maintenance and the promotion of well-being ... -
Parental perceptions regarding healthy behaviours for preventing overweight and obesity in young children : a systematic review of qualitative studies
Pocock, M.; Trivedi, Daksha; Wills, Wendy; Bunn, Frances; Magnusson, J. (2010)Evidence is increasingly pointing towards the importance of early life strategies to prevent childhood overweight and obesity. This systematic review synthesizes qualitative research concerning parental perceptions regarding ... -
Parents' views on confidentiality and health advice for adolescents in general practice
Magnusson, J.; Oakley, L.; Townsend, J. (2007) -
Physical Activity as Leisure : The Meaning of Physical Activity for the Health and Well-Being of Adolescent Women
Brooks, F.; Magnusson, J. (2007) -
Promoting contraceptive services to teenagers
Magnusson, J.; Kendall, S.; Oakley, L.; Townsend, J. (2004)Following concerns regarding the rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teenagers in Britain, calls have been made to make sexual health services more accessible to young people. This paper ... -
Taking part counts : Adolescents' experiences of the transition from inactivity to active participation in school based physical education
Brooks, F.; Magnusson, J. (2006)