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Obesity--a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases
Alina Costina Luca1, C Iordache1
1Faculty of Medicine, Discipline of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T. Popa, Iasi.
Summary
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic, significantly impacting cardiovascular health in young individuals. This study highlights the prevalence of hypertension and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in obese children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a global epidemic with severe health implications.
- Romania faces a high prevalence, ranking third in Europe for infantile obesity.
- Obesity significantly affects all body systems, increasing risks for cardiovascular diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cardiovascular complications associated with obesity in children and adolescents.
- To assess the prevalence of hypertension and cardiac structural changes in pediatric obesity.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 188 overweight and obese patients (aged 2-18) hospitalized between 2006-2011.
- Patient evaluation included medical history, clinical assessment, and paraclinical tests.
- Echocardiography was performed on all participants to detect cardiac abnormalities.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients were aged 7-13 years (51%) and 14-18 years (42%).
- Hypertension was prevalent, with 21% having borderline and 16% definite hypertension.
- Echocardiograms revealed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 12% of the study group.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric obesity has profound effects on major body systems.
- Obesity is linked to increased mortality and morbidity rates in children.
- Early identification and management of cardiovascular risks in obese youth are crucial.
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