ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Unraveling Metabolic Syndrome in Youth: The Obesity Epidemic's Hidden Complication.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Early signs of nephropathy in adolescents with obesity.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Article
- Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and MASLD in Children: Inflammation as the Missing Link-A Short Narrative Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Cardiac troponin and subclinical cardiovascular dysfunction in metabolic syndrome: a retrospective analysis based on two diagnostic definitions.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2026Article
- Didactic adaptation of basketball in physical education to reduce anxiety and emotional eating in adolescent girls with obesity: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Neonatal and Birth Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Prediction Using an Artificial Neural Network.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Cardiometabolic Phenotypes and Dietary Patterns in Albanian University-Enrolled Young Adults: Cross-Sectional Findings from theNutrients · 2025Article
- T-RippleGNN: Predicting traffic flow through ripple propagation with attentive graph neural networks.PloS one · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesOne of the metabolic complications of obesity is known as Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). This narrative review aims to synthesize current research on MetS in young populations, identify knowledge gaps, and guide future studies and funding priorities. It provides evidence-based insights into screening, diagnosis, and treatment, offering practical guidance for healthcare professionals.
methodsA comprehensive search of the literature was conducted to identify relevant studies on obesity in MetS in PubMed and Google Academic electronic database. The search was performed using a combination of "obesity", "complications", "metabolic syndrome", "children", and "adolescents" keywords. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure relevance and methodological rigor.
resultsThe lack of universally accepted diagnostic criteria for MetS in children has led to inconsistencies in its definition across medical literature. Irrespective of the chosen diagnostic approach, the prevalence of MetS in children and adolescents has exhibited a concurrent rise with the increasing rates of obesity in this age group. The pathophysiology of MetS remains incompletely understood, with ongoing discussions on the interplay of genetic, epigenetic, environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors. Screening for MetS is recommended for overweight and obese children.
conclusionsEstablishing global, consensus-driven criteria that account for ethnicity, gender, and age would enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment approaches. The prevention of excessive weight among children and adolescents stands as a paramount objective within modern society's healthcare system. Considering the complexity of the disease and the treatment, the team must be multidisciplinary.
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