Effective treatment of childhood obesity significantly lowers long-term health risks, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, promoting better adult health.
By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMJan 24 2025 Findings highlight the importance of treatment effectiveness in managing childhood obesity .
Background Childhood obesity is now a widespread issue globally, with projections showing that 18% of girls and 20% of boys between 5 and 19 will be obese by 2035. Obesity in children is linked to health problems like high blood pressure, insulin resistance, liver disease, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Additionally, children with obesity face higher risks of poor health during adulthood.
Participants were adolescents and children with obesity who had received one or more years of treatment before turning 18. Statistical analysis used Poisson regression to compare incidence rates of outcomes and Cox regression to assess the association between treatment response and these outcomes. The results showed that individuals in the obesity remission and good response groups had lower rates of obesity-related health outcomes than those in the poor response group. For example, those in the obesity remission group had a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
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