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Elizabeth R Pulgaron1, Alan M Delamater

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1601 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL, USA, 33136.

Current Diabetes Reports
|June 13, 2014
PubMed

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Childhood obesity is rising, increasing risks for later obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Family-based behavioral treatments show promise for weight control and improved health outcomes in youth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric health
  • Public health
  • Metabolic disorders

Background:

  • Childhood overweight and obesity incidence has surged, affecting one-third of U.S. children.
  • Overweight children face higher risks of adult obesity and associated health issues like metabolic syndrome.
  • Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasingly diagnosed in youth, often linked to obesity and family history.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the urgent need for research into preventing obesity and T2D in children.
  • To underscore the public health significance and personal/societal costs of these conditions.
  • To review evidence on family-based behavioral treatments for pediatric weight management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current epidemiological data on childhood obesity and T2D.
  • Examination of documented obesity-related health risks in pediatric populations.
  • Analysis of factors associated with T2D in youth, including socioeconomic and ethnic disparities.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in childhood obesity and T2D rates.
  • Association between lower income, ethnic minority status, obesity, and T2D.
  • Suboptimal glycemic control and high complication risks in youth with T2D.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity and T2D in youth are critical public health challenges.
  • Effective prevention strategies are urgently required.
  • Family-based behavioral interventions show potential for managing pediatric weight and improving health.

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