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Review
. 2018 Apr;64(4):98-156.
doi: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2017.12.001. Epub 2018 Jan 10.

Pediatric obesity: Current concepts

Donald E Greydanus  1 , Marisha Agana  2 , Manmohan K Kamboj  3 , Saad Shebrain  4 , Neelkamal Soares  2 , Ransome Eke  5 , Dilip R Patel  2
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Pediatric obesity: Current concepts

Donald E Greydanus et al. Dis Mon. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

This discussion reflects on concepts of obesity in children and adolescents in the early 21st century. It includes reflections on its history, definition, epidemiology, diagnostic perspectives, psychosocial considerations, musculoskeletal complications, endocrine complications and principles of management. In addition to emphasis on diet and exercise, research and clinical applications in the second decade of the 21st century emphasize the increasing use of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery for adolescent and adult populations with critical problems of overweight and obesity. We conclude with a discussion of future directions in pediatric obesity management.

Keywords: Adolescents; Bariatric Surgery; Children; Obesity; Overweight; Pharmacology.

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