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Prevention of adult cardiovascular disease in obese children
Acta Paediatrica Hungarica
|January 1, 1983
Insights
Obese children face significant cardiovascular disease risks, with 38% showing endangerment. Early identification and specialized treatment for conditions like hyperlipoproteinaemia are crucial for these high-risk pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Childhood obesity is a growing concern with potential long-term health implications.
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in obese children require thorough investigation.
- Early identification of at-risk individuals is essential for preventative interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify cardiovascular disease risk factors in a cohort of obese children.
- To determine the prevalence of specific risk indicators, such as hyperlipoproteinaemia.
- To advocate for tailored management strategies for obese children at high cardiovascular risk.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 173 obese children was assessed for cardiovascular disease risk factors.
- Prevalence of hyperlipoproteinaemia was determined.
- Risk stratification was performed to identify endangered individuals.
Main Results:
- 38% of the studied obese children were found to be at risk for cardiovascular disease.
- The frequency of hyperlipoproteinaemia among these children was approximately 20%.
- A significant proportion of obese children exhibited identifiable cardiovascular risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Obese children represent a vulnerable population for developing cardiovascular disease.
- Hyperlipoproteinaemia is a notable comorbidity in this group.
- Stratification and specialized treatment are recommended for obese children identified with cardiovascular risks.
Abstract:
An investigation was carried out to establish the risk factors of cardiovascular disease among obese children. Among 173 obese children 38% were endangered in respect of cardiovascular disease. The frequency of hyperlipoproteinaemia was near to 20%. It is considered necessary to separate these children from the group of obese children and to treat them according to the outlined aspects.