CHILDHOOD OBESITY

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Published: 2012-09-10
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51987/Rev.Hosp.Ital.B.Aires.v32i3.907
Keywords:
childhood obesity, prevalence, metabolic syndrome, healthy habits

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Débora Setton
Sección Nutrición Pediátrica. Servicio Clínica Pediátrica. Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

Abstract

The prevalence of obesity increased dramatically in recent years. It is a multifactorial disease with great impact on health. Multiple factors cause and perpetuate obesity. Its pathophysiology includes biological, psychological, familial and social aspects. The approach in children and adolescents requires identifying barriers and facilitators in the different areas and early detection of clinical problems associated with obesity

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Vol. 32 No. 3 (2012): Revista del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

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Review
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Setton D. CHILDHOOD OBESITY. Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2012 Sep. 10 [cited 2026 Apr. 27];32(3):116-20. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/907