Almost half of overweight children do not have condition notified to family doctor

Overall, 27% of children attending the clinic were either overweight or obese. Stock image

Almost half of all children who are classified as overweight and obese during hospital appointments do not have their condition notified to their family doctor.

A new study published in the latest edition of the Irish Medical Journal has expressed concern that further research is required to ascertain what barriers exist to greater discussion and communications between hospital and family doctors over children with weight problems.