Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity

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Introduction

Obesity is part of the metabolic syndrome, still a risk factor known is that predispose to various diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, stroke, osteoarthritis and some forms of cancer, dermatological disorders and gastrointestinal. Although, obesity is an individual clinical condition, it has become a serious public health problem that is increasing, and WHO considers that, “Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide; at least 2.6 million of persons die each year because of obesity or overweight. Although, previously considered a problem confined to high-income countries, obesity is now also prevalent in countries of low and ...