Childhood obesity: why early and sustained prevention matters
Researchers developed the EPOCH health economic model which accurately predicts body mass index (BMI) trajectories and quality of life from…
Building the economic case for preventing obesity in early childhood
This program of research identified the direct healthcare costs associated with early childhood obesity; the costs and benefits of early…
Analysing interventions to prevent obesity in early childhood
The first prospective meta-analysis of large, high-quality trials evaluating obesity prevention interventions starting in pregnancy or infancy. This work provides…
Have you seen our fact sheet?
This fact sheet summarises evidence based actions for ensuring healthy growth in the early years. It includes advice on early…
Preventing obesity in early childhood – evidence briefs on what we’ve learnt
EPOCH CRE is proud to release five evidence briefs, summarising the key findings from our research (2016-2021) and what they…
World Obesity Federation policy brief on obesity and COVID-19
The World Obesity Federation, in consultation with a range of national and regional obesity groups, released a policy brief in…
A new model for evaluation of interventions to prevent obesity in early childhood
The paper Hayes A, Tan EJ, Lung T, Brown V, Moodie M, Baur L. A new model for evaluation of…
Culturally adapting the Healthy Beginnings program
How can modifications be made to an existing health promotion program to make it more relevant and accessible for new…