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A better approach to childhood obesity management | Andrew Agbaje | TEDxVaasa

Can a simple tailor’s tape become a life-saving tool in the fight against childhood obesity? In this powerful talk, Professor Andrew Agbaje introduces a groundbreaking, low-cost approach to early diagnosis that could transform global health outcomes for children. By rethinking how we measure and monitor body composition from an early age, Andrew challenges outdated systems and calls for smarter, science-backed interventions that are accessible to all, long before disease takes root. This talk was given at TEDxVaasa under the theme Unseen Forces. Professor Andrew Agbaje is an internationally recognized researcher and physician-scientist specializing in the early detection and prevention of childhood obesity. His pioneering work has gained attention from global media outlets, including the BBC and CNN. With a passion for child health and data-driven solutions, Andrew is reshaping how we understand long-term well-being from adolescence to adulthood. He is the principal investigator of UndeRstanding FITness and Cardiometabolic Health In Little Darlings (urfit-child.com) research group at the University of Eastern Finland. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx