Childhood Adiposity: Intervention and Prevention

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Global and Public Health".

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Department of Endocrinology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Dear Colleagues,

At present, people's material standards have greatly improved, which has also led to the increasingly serious obesity problem among children and adolescents; obesity has also led to a significant increase in the incidence of some chronic diseases. Research shows that obese children are more likely to suffer from fatty liver, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and other diseases. Child obesity can also lead to abnormal fat metabolism and abnormal glucose metabolism, which are early manifestations of childhood diabetes.

In addition, obesity will also have a great impact on the psychology of adolescents. Not only this, but the risk factors for obesity in children will also continue into adulthood. Therefore, we hope to exchange and discuss the latest treatment and prevention methods for obesity and overweight in children as well as adolescents to ensure the healthy growth of children.

We invite contributors to send original research articles, systematic evaluations, analyses, and case-based comments. I look forward to receiving your contribution.

Dr. Corina Paul
Prof. Dr. Dana Stoian
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Keywords

  • childhood adiposity
  • childhood obesity
  • overweight
  • endocrinology
  • obesity complications

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Correlation between Obesity and Socioeconomic and Psychological Characteristics of Students Attending Different Rural School Types
by Stephan Gretschel, Annabell Morgner, Cornelia Schindler, Nina Amelie Zierenberg, Henry Kusian, Meike Herkner, Stefan Reinsch, Frank Schoeneich, Edmund A. M. Neugebauer and Ulf Elbelt
Children 2024, 11(6), 648; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11060648 - 27 May 2024
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We examined the prevalence of obesity in two types of schools—a comprehensive school and a grammar school—in a rural German region of Brandenburg. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, BMI values were measured in 114 students in grades 5, 7, and 10. In addition [...] Read more.
We examined the prevalence of obesity in two types of schools—a comprehensive school and a grammar school—in a rural German region of Brandenburg. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, BMI values were measured in 114 students in grades 5, 7, and 10. In addition to the demographic data, data on nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being were collected using a questionnaire. Results: A total of 44% (11/25) of the comprehensive school students and 15% (13/89) of the high school students are overweight, and 24% (6/25) of the comprehensive school pupils and 6% (5/89) of the grammar school pupils (p = 0.009) are obese. In addition, 91% (10/11) of the students with obesity, 36% (4/11) of the students with pre-obesity, and 31% (26/84) of the normal-weight students (p = 0.001) are concerned about their weight. Among the children with obesity, 82% (9/11) are afraid of gaining weight. In addition, 6% (5/82) of the normal-weight students, 25% (3/12) of the students with pre-obesity, and 70% (7/10) of the students with obesity feel restricted by their weight when exercising. Conclusion: School attendance and parental socioeconomic status appear to correlate with students’ weight statuses. There is a high level of suffering, and they feel uncomfortable with their bodies and worry about weight regulation. Full article
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