Childhood obesity is one of the most important child health problems, especially and all over the world in the 21st century. The incidence of the disease has increased significantly, especially in the last 30 years. Obesity is in the first year of childhood, in the 5-6th year of life. It shows a significant increase in years and adolescence. It has been observed that 1/3 of obese children and approximately 80% of obese adolescents are also obese in adulthood. The prevalence of childhood obesity in Turkey was found to be between 3.7% and 15.4%, similar to that in the United States and many European countries. Obesity is a clinical condition that occurs with the effect of many genetic and non-genetic factors. The most important effect on the emergence of childhood obesity is the consumption of foods that are high in carbohydrates and fat, with a high energy density, but poor in protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy micronutrients. The gradual decrease in physical activity is one of the most important causes of not only adult but also childhood obesity. Obesity brings with it many problems. Childhood obesity causes many short-term and long-term health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, orthopedic problems and decreased self-confidence. The incidence of insulin resistance in obese individuals is significantly higher than in normal-weight children. The most common metabolic disorder associated with obesity is insulin resistance. The increase in triglyceride, LDL and total cholesterol values in obese children, as well as the decrease in HDL cholesterol values, cause a significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular diseases in childhood. In childhood obesity, high blood pressure can be seen between 16.6% and 39.7%. Metabolic syndrome in childhood is defined as the presence of 3 of obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hypertension. With the increasing prevalence of obesity, the incidence of both Metabolic syndrome and Metabolic syndrome components is increasing. While the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is around 3-4% in the normal population, it is seen at the rate of 28-30% in obese children. Therefore, the occurrence of metabolic syndrome in obese children is open. There is a significant increased risk from heat.
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