Childhood Obesity
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2018-05-09
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Obesity in children is a complex disorder. Its prevalence has increased so significantly
in recent years that many consider it a major health concern of the developed world.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicates that the
prevalence of obesity is increasing in all pediatric age groups, in both sexes, and in
various ethnic and racial groups. Many factors, including genetics, environment,
metabolism, lifestyle, and eating habits, are believed to play a role in the
development of obesity. However, more than 90% of cases are idiopathic; less than
10% are associated with hormonal or genetic causes … in this report we will discuses
about Rate of increase obesity 3 in different countries.
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