Multifactorial influences of childhood obesity
Obesity is the result of complex interactions of multiple factors that have gradually led to enduring changes in lifestyles, and thus, creating a global epidemic of major health concerns. The roles of genetics and the environment are vital and need to be explored to further our understanding of...
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2013
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| Summary: | Obesity is the result of complex interactions of
multiple factors that have gradually led to enduring
changes in lifestyles, and thus, creating a global epidemic
of major health concerns. The roles of genetics and the
environment are vital and need to be explored to further
our understanding of the etiology of childhood obesity.
This review critically looked at published reports over
the past decade on factors that are unmodifiable, such as
genetics, ethnic differences, gestational weight and intrauterine conditions; as well as modifiable factors, such as
socioeconomic status, diet, physical activity, sleep, and
parental determinants. With the worldwide increase in
prevalence of pediatric obesity over the past several
decades, it is imperative that we understand the root
causes of obesity in order to arrest the rising trend
through better prevention and intervention strategies |
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