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[Health hazards in childhood obesity: Evidence based on Chinese population]

Peiyu Ye1, Fangfang Chen, Jie Mi

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China.

Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine]
|January 22, 2016
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Childhood obesity poses significant health risks beyond cardiovascular and respiratory issues, impacting the liver, skeleton, and psychological well-being. Early intervention is crucial for preventing chronic diseases in children.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern.
  • Emerging evidence highlights the multifaceted health implications of pediatric obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize the health hazards associated with childhood obesity in China.
  • To emphasize the critical role of childhood in chronic disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of Wanfang Data and PubMed databases.
  • Inclusion of studies published between 2000 and 2015.
  • Focus on evidence from the Chinese population.

Main Results:

  • Childhood obesity is linked to cardiovascular, endocrine, and respiratory system damage.
  • Additional health risks include liver, musculoskeletal, psychological, and cognitive impairments.
  • These findings underscore the comprehensive impact of obesity on child development.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the full spectrum of childhood obesity health hazards is essential.
  • Targeting childhood as a key period for chronic disease prevention is vital.
  • Early intervention can mitigate the pandemic of chronic diseases at its source.

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