Obesity And Children In Saudi Arabia

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Obesity and children in Saudi Arabia



Obesity and children in Saudi Arabia

Introduction

Obesity and overweight are two of the foremost conditions currently affecting morbidity and mortality in families in the United States and abroad. Rates of overweight and obesity, and associated comorbidities, continue to rise in all ethnic and racial groups, with minority groups most notably impacted. Comorbidities associated with obesity and overweight include insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, elevated lipids, cardiovascular disease, and depression. The cause of overweight and obesity is believed to be complex and multifaceted and has been linked to genetics, eating and feeding behaviors, lifestyle practices, and ...
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