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Managing cardiovascular risk in overweight children and adolescents

Sarita Dhuper1, Sujatha Buddhe, Sunil Patel

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, 1 Brookdale Plaza, Room 300CHC, Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA. sdhuper@brookdale.edu

Paediatric Drugs
|April 13, 2013
PubMed

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Obesity is a global health crisis, leading to serious co-morbidities like hypertension and type 2 diabetes in children. Early detection and treatment strategies are crucial for managing these conditions and preventing premature death.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The global epidemic of obesity presents a significant medical and public health challenge.
  • Obesity is increasingly associated with severe co-morbidities, becoming a leading cause of premature death.
  • Pediatric and adult cardiologists observe a rise in young patients with obesity-related diseases like hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature and recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
  • To discuss metabolic abnormalities associated with obesity in children and adolescents.
  • To highlight newer strategies for identifying and treating obesity, dyslipidemia, and early subclinical coronary artery disease in high-risk youth.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review.
  • Analysis of scientific statements and recommendations from leading medical organizations (AHA, AAP).

Main Results:

  • Obesity in children and adolescents is linked to early onset of serious conditions like hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and preclinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  • There is a growing need for updated identification and treatment strategies for these conditions in pediatric populations.

Conclusions:

  • The rising prevalence of childhood obesity necessitates urgent attention and updated management approaches.
  • Early identification and intervention for obesity-related metabolic and cardiovascular issues in children and adolescents are critical for long-term health outcomes.

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