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Childhood obesity: providing the research

The Government's childhood obesity strategy, launched recently, draws heavily on ESRC-funded longitudinal studies for evidence and recommendations – but these are only part of the range of research we fund into obesity and related issues.

The Government's report cites the finding that poorer children are nearly three times as likely to be obese - one of several instances where data from CLOSER (Cohort & Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources) has been used. Other research using data from the Centre for Longitudinal Studies cohort studies is also underpinning the Child Obesity Strategy, including the Millennium Cohort Study. This is one of several longitudinal studies supported by ESRC funding – but only part of ESRC's investment in obesity research.

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