Endocrinology: What are the childhood obesity effects on health and well-being?

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What are the childhood obesity effects on health and well-being?

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Short-term (increased risk of CVD, high cholesterol, HTN, prediabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, psycosocial issues (low esteem))
Long-term (increased risk of adult obesity, heart disease, T2DM, stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis)

Endocrinology

What are the childhood obesity effects on health and well-being?

Short-term (increased risk of CVD, high cholesterol, HTN, prediabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, psycosocial issues (low esteem)) Long-term (increased risk of adult obesity, heart disease, T2DM, stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis)

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