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Review
. 2023 Mar 7;9(2):122-133.
doi: 10.1002/cdt3.58. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Obesity in children and adolescents: Overview of the diagnosis and management

Joanna Y L Tung  1   2 , Grace W K Poon  1 , Juan Du  3   4 , Kenneth K Y Wong  5
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Review

Obesity in children and adolescents: Overview of the diagnosis and management

Joanna Y L Tung et al. Chronic Dis Transl Med. .

Abstract

Childhood obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges globally. It is associated with various adverse health consequences throughout life. Prevention and early intervention represent the most reasonable and cost-effective approaches. Considerable progress has been achieved in the management of obesity in children and adolescents; yet, implementation in the real world remains a challenge. This article aimed to present an overview of the diagnosis and management of obesity in children and adolescents.

Keywords: adolescent; children; diagnosis; management; obesity.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Drawings of three operative procedures in bariatric surgery: (A) Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass; (B) sleeve gastrectomy; and (C) adjustable gastric band, all of which are normally performed laparoscopically.
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