Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 110-114, April 2004

The prognosis in childhood obesity

Department of Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Child Health, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8AE UK

Abstract 

Childhood obesity is increasing throughout the world. It is associated with a wide spectrum of complications that may affect short- and long-term physical and mental health. With no proven effective prevention or treatment strategies available, there are increasing numbers of obese children who face a significant risk of developing Type II diabetes and/or cardiovascular disease as well as many other medical complications. Furthermore, the social implications of such a high prevalence of childhood obesity cannot be underestimated. Time will tell whether we are able to change a situation such as this, requiring a focussed and co-operative approach from many organisations, before the children of today become the morbidity and mortality figures of tomorrow.

Keywords:  Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Metabolic syndrome

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PII: S0957-5839(03)00155-6

doi:10.1016/j.cupe.2003.11.011

Current Paediatrics
Volume 14, Issue 2 , Pages 110-114, April 2004

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