This study examined the effects of obesity on static and dynamic plantar pressure distributions displayed by children.Field-based experimental data on body mass index (BMI) and plantar pressures were collected for 10 obese children and 10 nonobese controls.In all, 10 obese (age 8.8卤2.0y, BMI ...
This study examined the effects of obesity on static and dynamic plantar pressure distributions displayed by children.Field-based experimental data on body mass index (BMI) and plantar pressures were collected for 10 obese children and 10 nonobese controls.In all, 10 obese (age 8.8±2.0y, BMI ...
ability in Children The Effects of Obesity on Gait Variability in ChildrenThe Effects of Obesity on Gait Variability in ChildrenA. FrostAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Obesity in childhood is the most challenging public health issue in the twenty-first century. Childhood obesity is associated with increased morbidity and premature death. Prevention of obesity in children is a high priority in the current situation. This activity reviews the etiology, pathophysiology,...
Obesity is a growing health problem affecting children in the United States. The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past 10 years across virtually all populations and age groups. Recent data suggest that 15 percent of U.S. children are severely overweight or obese (National...
Childhood Obesity: Cause and Effect December 3‚ 2012 Childhood Obesity Gone are the days of children playing hide and seek outside‚ walking long distances to and from school‚ walking to a friend’s house to play on the weekends and walking to the bus stop to go to mall with frie...
Effects of childhood obesity on endothelial dysfunction and coagulative activation in obese children and adolescentsM.F., FaienzaP., GiordanoV., CecinatiM., GrassiM., DelvecchioL.P., BresciaM., AltomareL., PiacenteL., CavalloD., De Mattia...
First comprehensive study of peer effects on obesity among children and adolescents aged 3–18years old in ChinaResults show that peer effects do exist, not only among adolescents but also among younger children.Individual bodyweight perceptions are associated with average peer BMI, especially female ...
Many parents find it convenient to offer devices to their kids to enjoy a few moments of peace. 16 G Long-term eye problems and obesity.Once children are hooked to their activities on devices, they don't mind about the screen brightness and screen distance from their eyes.17 E It is a...
A review is given on the study of effects of lead on children's development and its prevention including: (1)A retrospective method was used to investigate the harmful effects of lead poisoning in children who lived in an area exposed to industrial lead contamination.\;(2)A randomized prospect...