Childhood obesity: Impact, outcome and preventive strategies

Childhood Obesity is a major public health issue. There is a rising trend in global community due to rapid urbanization and reduced physical activity. This review explores the pathophysiology, clues for screening and early recognition of this alarming problem. It is important to develop cost-effecti...

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Main Authors: Mohan T. Shenoy, Vineetha K. Ramdas Nayak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221339842300091X
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description Childhood Obesity is a major public health issue. There is a rising trend in global community due to rapid urbanization and reduced physical activity. This review explores the pathophysiology, clues for screening and early recognition of this alarming problem. It is important to develop cost-effective strategies in liaison with the school authorities, parents, and healthcare professionals.
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spelling doaj.art-bc915945c3bd46cfb38e3f09d45a15a22023-06-18T05:01:46ZengElsevierClinical Epidemiology and Global Health2213-39842023-05-0121101304Childhood obesity: Impact, outcome and preventive strategiesMohan T. Shenoy0Vineetha K. Ramdas Nayak1Consultant Endocrinologist, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, 695607, India; Corresponding author. Consultant Endocrinologist, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, 695607, India.Department of Physiology, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramoodu, 695607, IndiaChildhood Obesity is a major public health issue. There is a rising trend in global community due to rapid urbanization and reduced physical activity. This review explores the pathophysiology, clues for screening and early recognition of this alarming problem. It is important to develop cost-effective strategies in liaison with the school authorities, parents, and healthcare professionals.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221339842300091X
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