In:
Circulation, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 111, No. 15 ( 2005-04-19), p. 1999-2012
Abstract:
The prevalence of overweight among children and adolescents has dramatically increased. There may be vulnerable periods for weight gain during childhood and adolescence that also offer opportunities for prevention of overweight. Overweight in children and adolescents can result in a variety of adverse health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and the metabolic syndrome. The best approach to this problem is prevention of abnormal weight gain. Several strategies for prevention are presented. In addition, treatment approaches are presented, including behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical treatment. Childhood and adolescent overweight is one of the most important current public health concerns.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-7322
,
1524-4539
DOI:
10.1161/01.CIR.0000161369.71722.10
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1466401-X
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