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Trends in social inequalities in adolescent overweight and low mental health and well-being

29-01-2026
Overweight and low mental health and well-being in childhood and adolescence are leading causes of disease burden amongst adolescents internationally and in Denmark and constitute major public health challenges. 

 

This report aims to 1) describe trends in socioeconomic inequality in adolescent overweight and low mental health and well-being, and 2) further describe these trends in each sex and age group. 

 

Authors: Katrine Rich Madsen, Mogens Trab Damsgaard, and Mette Rasmussen