Obesity
Authors:
Duelos Marcos Ma, Escribano Ceruelo Eb, Muñoz Velasco Fc
aPediatra. CS Guayaba. Madrid. España.
bPediatra. CS Barcelona. Móstoles, Madrid. España.
cPediatra. CS Guayaba, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Área 11. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: M Duelos. Email: mmduelo@pap.es
Reference of this article.:
Duelos Marcos M, Escribano Ceruelo E, Muñoz Velasco F. Obesidad. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria. 2009;11 Supl 16:s239-s257.
Published in Internet: 31/10/2009
Abstract:
Obesity prevalence is an increasing and alarming problem in the whole world and at all ages. Important consequences are coming earlier and they are visible in childhood and adolescence: Psychological problems, social acceptance, orthopaedic problems, high level of lipids, hypertension, sleep apnoeas…
Children’s obesity is the main risk factor for adult obesity, what is related to more cardiovascular risk factors and to a decrease in life expectancy.
Although there are genetics factors, the rise of obesity is eventually in relation with life stile (more food calories intake and less practice of physical activity).
Treatment is difficult. It is mandatory a multidisciplinary strategy effort toward patients and their families. Primary prevention is a key factor through encouraging a healthy life style.
Keywords: Overweight. Obesity. Risk factors. Prevention. Therapy. Child. Adolescents.
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