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Causes, Consequences, and Preventive Strategies for Childhood Obesity: A Narrative Review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed.
- Physical activity in infancy is associated with body composition at age three.BMC public health · 2026Trial
- Associations of blood and urinary heavy metals with obesity risk among children: NHANES 2015-2020.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Redlining, Urban Heat, and Climate Hazards: Impacts on Children's Cardiometabolic Health.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2026Article
- Role of parental characteristics and feeding practices in childhood obesity: a cross-sectional study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Hangzhou: a cross-sectional study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Synergistic associations between dietary patterns, lifestyle behaviors and childhood obesity.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Attitudes and behaviors of pediatric surgical nurses toward pediatric patients with obesity in China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Cofactor Micronutrients, and Cognitive Outcomes in Childhood Obesity: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Therapeutic Opportunities.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- Adipose Tissue-Derived Extracellular Vesicle MicroRNAs: Diagnostic Biomarkers for the Pathophysiology Associated with Obesity.Precision chemistry · 2025Review
- The Overlooked Factor: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children with Obesity.Turkish archives of pediatrics · 2025Article
- Body Mass Index Changes from Before to 3 Years After the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study in a Single Elementary School.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Parental perceptions and self-efficacy in managing childhood obesity: a cross-sectional study from Türkiye.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Sociodemographic Status, Dietary Intake, and Physical Activity in Relation to Body Mass Index Among Female Adolescents in Saudi Arabia.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Childhood Obesity: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Ultra-Processed Foods and Childhood Obesity: Current evidence and perspectives.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
- Parents of children and adolescents knowledge, attitude, and practice toward metabolically healthy obesity: a cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Application and Analysis of Random Forest and Support Vector Classification in Risk Prediction of Childhood Obesity and Hyperuricemia.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
Childhood obesity is a complex public health challenge with profound implications for both physical and psychological well-being. A significant portion of the global population struggles with obesity. Sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, and socioeconomic disparities are major contributors. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these issues, leading to a surge in obesity rates among children. The consequences of childhood obesity extend beyond immediate health issues like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases; obese children are at higher risk for psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which can persist into adulthood. These health challenges also impose substantial economic burdens due to increased healthcare costs and reduced productivity. This paper synthesizes findings from various articles to provide an overview of the causes, consequences, and preventive strategies related to childhood obesity. It highlights the varied nature of obesity, including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and discusses the profound impact on physical health, socioemotional skills, and mental health. Additionally, it examines the global challenge of childhood obesity, particularly in developing nations, and emphasizes the importance of preventive measures, family and parental behaviors, and effective policy interventions.
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