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Review
. 2024 Jul 17;14(7):884.
doi: 10.3390/life14070884.

Barriers to Care for Pediatric Patients with Obesity

Sreevidya Bodepudi  1   2 , Malikiya Hinds  2 , Kayla Northam  1 , Noreen A Reilly-Harrington  1   2 , Fatima Cody Stanford  2   3
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Review

Barriers to Care for Pediatric Patients with Obesity

Sreevidya Bodepudi et al. Life (Basel). .

Abstract

This review article emphasizes the challenges pediatric patients face during obesity treatment. Prior research has been compartmentalized, acknowledging that stigma, the ability to implement lifestyle changes, social health determinants, and healthcare accessibility are considerable impediments for obese children. These issues emerge at various levels, including the individual or family, the community and school, and even national policy. This suggests the need for a more comprehensive, team-based approach to tackle pediatric obesity. Understanding these barriers is the first step toward creating effective strategies and solutions to overcome these challenges.

Keywords: barriers; health equity; obesity; pediatric obesity; stigma.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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