Childhood Obesity Precursor to Major Health Concerns

July 23, 2009: 10:28 AM EST

Childhood obesity is a leading public health concern that affects low-income minors, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lifelong obesity is a likely outcome, and obesity promotes the likelihood of several debilitating diseases. The numbers rapidly increased during initial studies but have leveled off. Young children from all American cultures were monitored with the American Indian/Alaska Native showing the highest prevalence in 2008, with the lowest being in white and Asian Pacific preschoolers. The study of preschoolers in these groups is a primary concern as the results act as an indicator for trends in older subjects.

AJ Sharma, LM Grummer-Strawn, K Dalenius, D Galuska, M Anandappa, E Borland, H Mackintosh, "Obesity Prevalence Among Low-Income, Preschool-Aged Children --- United States, 1998—2008", Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, July 23, 2009, © Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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