A cluster-randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a childhood obesity prevention programme delivered through schools, targeting 6-7 year old children: The WAVES study protocol Disease epidemiology - Chronic
Adab, P; Pallan, MJ; Lancashire, ER; Hemming, K; Frew, E; Griffin, T; Barrett, T; Bhopal, R; Cade, JE; Daley, A; Deeks, J; Duda, J; Ekelund, U; Gill, P; McGee, E; Parry, J; Passmore, S; Cheng, KK · White Rose Research Online
Background: There is some evidence that school-based interventions are effective in preventing childhood obesity. However, longer term outcomes, equity of effects and cost-effectiveness of interventions have not been assessed. The aim of this trial is to assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a multi-component intervention programme targeting the scho…