Growing up before growing out: secular trends in height, weight and obesity in 5--6-year-old children born between 1970 and 2006.

Background: This was a whole-population study of height, weight and obesity prevalence in 5-6-year-old children born between 1970 and 2006 in the Grampian region, north east Scotland.

Methods: Heights and weights collected as part of routine primary school medical entry were obtained from different sources. Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI)≥98th centile.

Health and lifestyle of Nepalese migrants in the UK.

Background: The health status and lifestyle of migrants is often poorer than that of the general population of their host countries. The Nepalese represent a relatively small, but growing, immigrant community in the UK, about whom very little is known in term of public health. Therefore, our study examined the health and lifestyle of Nepalese migrants in the UK.

Utilisation of postnatal care among rural women in Nepal.

Background: Postnatal care is uncommon in Nepal, and where it is available the quality is often poor. Adequate utilisation of postnatal care can help reduce mortality and morbidity among mothers and their babies. Therefore, our study assessed the utilisation of postnatal care at a rural community level.