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Prevalence of obesity among youth aged 2–19 years, by sex and age: United States, 2015–2016. [7] Childhood obesity in the United States, has been a serious problem among children and adolescents, and can cause serious health problems among our youth.
Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. [1] The term overweight rather than obese is often used when discussing childhood obesity, as it is less stigmatizing, although the term overweight can also refer to a different BMI category. [2]
Obesity has been observed throughout human history. Many early depictions of the human form in art and sculpture appear obese. [2] However, it was not until the 20th century that obesity became common — so much so that, in 1997, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally recognized obesity as a global epidemic [3] and estimated that the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled ...
About 14.7 million U.S. children and adolescents are impacted by childhood obesity. ... The review of global studies revealed that the prevalence of obesity increased by 150% in the period ...
From 1980 to 2008, the prevalence of obesity in children aged 6 to 11 years tripled from 6.5% to 19.6%. The prevalence of obesity in teenagers more than tripled from 5% to 18.1% in the same time frame. [76] In less than one generation, the average weight of a child has risen by 5 kg in the United States. [77]
Hypertension among children and adolescents has increased by 1% since 1999 and is estimated to affect 3.6% of those aged 3–18. [31] This increase is attributed to the rising number of overweight and obese children. [31] The prevalence of lipid abnormalities among children and adolescents is also tied to obesity and overweight.
Some health risks associated with childhood obesity include high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. These factors may eventually lead to further complications such as heart attack, stroke, a variety of cardiovascular conditions and if not treated properly and in a timely manner may ultimately result ...
In a recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, ... developmental delays in children, and increased risk of obesity. Shiwen Li, ...