Obesity: A major problem for Spanish minors

- We investigate the link between socioeconomic and demographic status and obesity prevalence in Spanish children, ages 2-15.
- Overall, the observed prevalence of obesity among children aged 2-15 is 10.6%.
- Obesity prevalence by age is nonlinear, increasing up to about age 5 and declining thereafter.
- Obesity prevalence among children 2-15 crucially depends of income, education, diet, sleeping habits and physical activity.