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[Prevalence of risk factors: obesity and lipid profile]

N Pituelli Suárez1, M Corbera Prin, S Lioi Luciani

  • 1Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|March 25, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Overweight and obesity are prevalent in children and adolescents, correlating with unhealthy lipid profiles. Early prevention of these conditions is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Metabolic Disorders

Context:

  • Cardiovascular diseases share risk factors like obesity and dyslipidemia, which can persist from infancy into adulthood.
  • Childhood obesity and dyslipidemia pose significant risks for future cardiovascular health.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.
  • To analyze lipid profiles, including total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides.
  • To investigate the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and lipid parameters.

Summary:

  • A study of 1,043 children and adolescents revealed a 13.9% overweight and 5.4% obesity prevalence, particularly in the 5-14 year age groups.
  • Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol were found in 30%, 16%, 28%, and 17% of the population, respectively.
  • Significant differences in lipid values were observed between normal weight, overweight, and obese children, highlighting a correlation between BMI and dyslipidemia.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the high prevalence of pediatric overweight and its association with dyslipidemia.
  • Emphasizes the critical need for early intervention and prevention strategies targeting childhood obesity and dyslipidemia to mitigate future cardiovascular risks.
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