Clinical pediatrics
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Clinical pediatrics · Apr 2005
Multicenter StudyVariation in establishing a diagnosis of obesity in children.
Consensus guidelines provide recommendations for the diagnosis and management of obesity. We conducted a medical record review of children initially diagnosed with obesity at a general pediatrics visit. ⋯ In multivariate analysis, male patients were more likely to have diet history documentation; female patients were more likely to have weight loss program referrals. Future research should assess pediatricians' perceptions about obesity to better understand clinical practice patterns.