Hormonal and metabolic consequences of childhood obesity

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2005 Sep;34(3):643-58, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2005.04.004.

Abstract

It is apparent that chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease originate in childhood. Obesity in childhood and adolescence hastens their development, enhances their rates of progression, increases the risks of severe complications, and if persistent, reduces life expectancy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Hormones / blood*
  • Humans
  • Obesity / blood
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / metabolism*
  • Obesity / physiopathology

Substances

  • Hormones