Obesity

Obesity

Introduction

Obesity and overweight are serious diseases that affect children and adolescents. It occurs when a child or teenager is very and above the normal weight for their height and age. It is About 12.5 million children and adolescents in the Minneapolis Hennepin County of between 19.2 obese. Obesity disproportionately affects minority populations, Hispanic children and non-Hispanic black girls were more likely to be overweight or obese compared with non-Hispanic white children and girls, respectively.

Overweight and obesity in the Minneapolis Hennepin County occur in higher numbers in populations of minority racial/ethnic such as African Americans and Hispanic Americans compared with white Americans. Asian Americans have a relatively low prevalence of obesity. Women and people of low socioeconomic status within minority populations appear to be particularly affected by overweight and obesity. Cultural factors that influence the behavior of diet and exercise are reported to play an important role in the development of excess weight in minority groups.

Symptoms of obesity

These factors relate primarily to the age of onset of obesity and the time evolution. When obesity occurs in young age or when the time has been suffering is prolonged, the risk of cardiovascular events in adulthood is also higher. Doctors advise that preventing obesity in children is good that the diet is varied and elastic, reducing the items of bakery, confectionery and food industry in general. It is also essential to make exercise, be aware that they have a healthy diet and do not see much television.

Discussion

Many obesity related diseases including diabetes, hypertension, cancer and heart disease are at highest figures among several members of racial ethnic minorities compared with whites. The findings help explain the disproportionately high rates of obesity among minority children. This can influence family income, the customs and cultural beliefs. Examined more than a dozen circumstances that can increase the likelihood of obesity and almost all were more common in African American and Hispanic children than in whites. These factors include eating habits and sleep in infants and early childhood.

In another study, the researchers found signs of inflammation in obese children, even 3 years. It was more frequently found elevated levels among Hispanics and blacks. These indicators of inflammation have been linked to obesity in adults and are thought to increase the chances of developing heart disease. It is unknown how significant they may be in the early years of childhood, but the study's lead author said he never thought he could be found in children so young. The results suggest that children of 3 years with inflammation and May have changes in their arteries that could make them prone to heart problems later but it must be examined in future research.

Identification

The rate of childhood obesity in the Minneapolis Hennepin County is much higher for minority children, in fact, 20% of children "African American" and "Hispanic" are obese, against only 15% for children "white”. The study concluded that the rate of obesity is already so high, prevention strategies alone will not suffice to achieve the target ...