Complications of obesity in children and adolescents during covid-19 pandemic: A narrative review
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- Anthony Ramos-Yataco,
- Carlos0000 0001 8572 0549 Alcalde-Loyola,
- Diego Moreno-Marreros,
- Julia Coronado-Arroyo,
- Sofia Ildefonso-Najarro
- Division of Endocrinology,
- Hospital Ricardo Cruzado Rivarola,
- Universidad Nacional de Trujillo,
- Clinica Vesalio,
- Hospital Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen,
- Servicio de Neurología. Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo-MINSA
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EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 55-61 (7 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Revista del Cuerpo Medico Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo (Volume 14)Publication milestones
- Published - 21/10/2021
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Published - 21/10/2021
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2225-5109Publication IDs
- Scopus: 85119194161
Abstract
Background: Obesity in children and adolescents has increased exponentially around the world. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a higher pediatric obesity rate. The excess adipose tissue generates a dysregulation of adiponectin, ghrelin, and leptin, among others. Metabolic alterations can develop cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemias, arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sleep disorders, and higher risk of COVID-19 severity. Obesity has different therapeutic approaches such as behavioral weight loss programs, pharmacologic treatments, and surgical procedures. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment are important to decrease the mortality in obesity among pediatric population.
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