Open AccessScreening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents
Author(s) -
David C. Grossman,
Kirsten BibbinsDomingo,
Susan J. Curry,
Michael J. Barry,
Karina W. Davidson,
Chyke A. Doubeni,
John W. Epling,
Alex R. Kemper,
Alex H. Krist,
Ann Kurth,
C. Seth Landefeld,
Carol M. Mangione,
Maureen G. Phipps,
Michael Silverstein,
Melissa A. Simon,
ChienWen Tseng
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
jama
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.688
H-Index - 680
eISSN - 1538-3598
pISSN - 0098-7484
DOI - 10.1001/jama.2017.6803
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , overweight , pediatrics , childhood obesity , psychological intervention , asthma , gerontology , psychiatry
Based on year 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts, approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years in the United States have obesity, and almost 32% of children and adolescents are overweight or have obesity. Obesity in children and adolescents is associated with morbidity such as mental health and psychological issues, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, orthopedic problems, and adverse cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes (eg, high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, and insulin resistance). Children and adolescents may also experience teasing and bullying behaviors based on their weight. Obesity in childhood and adolescence may continue into adulthood and lead to adverse cardiovascular outcomes or other obesity-related morbidity, such as type 2 diabetes.
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