The New Science of Fighting Silent Heart Disease by Harold L. Karpman MD

Author:Harold L. Karpman MD
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2020-07-07T00:00:00+00:00

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

We’ll close this chapter by returning to the new data showing that obesity is a growing problem not only for adults but for children as well. We should all be concerned about a nation of overweight children and adolescents because soon they’ll become part of the problem. Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese adults with all the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart attacks).

Also, studies have documented the link between obesity and unhealthy or risky behaviors such as alcohol and tobacco use, premature sexual behavior, inappropriate dieting practices, and physical inactivity. Overweight children and adolescents may experience other health conditions associated with increased weight, including asthma, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Finally, obesity puts children at long-term higher risk for chronic conditions such as stroke, musculoskeletal disorders, gallbladder disease, and breast, colon, and kidney cancers.

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