According to a recent scientific review, one in five children worldwide is overweight or obese with diverse risk factors such as skipping breakfast and excessive screen time contributing to the problem.
Excessive weight gain in early life can persist into adulthood, leading to various health issues like depression and hypertension, emphasizing the importance of addressing childhood obesity.
Recent research from Sichuan University highlights the alarming trend of increasing obesity rates among children and adolescents globally, with projections indicating a substantial rise in cases by 2030.
A study involving over 2,000 research papers across 154 countries revealed significant heterogeneity in obesity prevalence and various contributing factors, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
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