Open AccessDevelopmental Origins of Pediatric Obesity
Author(s) -
Sheila Gahagan,
Ricardo Uauy,
Tessa J. Roseboom
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of pediatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1687-9759
pISSN - 1687-9740
DOI - 10.1155/2012/309863
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , childhood obesity , pandemic , diabetes mellitus , disease , pediatrics , covid-19 , endocrinology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , overweight
Obesity is a global pandemic, with rates increasing in both the developed and developing world. Childhood obesity is a significant concern as it has negative consequences for other childhood morbidities and is often associated with adult obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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