The Role of Childhood Obesity in Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review.

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide, with significant implications for public health. Of particular interest is its association with the early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children. Exploring this relationship and identifying contributing factors may help strengthen understanding of this complex relationship.

Trends and Factors Associated With Mortality Rates of Leading Causes of Infant Death: A CDC Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (CDC WONDER) Database Analysis.

Background: Infant mortality is a critical indicator of a nation's healthcare system and social well-being. This study explores trends and factors associated with mortality rates for three leading causes of infant death: congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities; disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified; and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Methods: Utilizing the CDC WONDER (CDC Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research) database, we conducted a retrospective observational analysis of infant mortality rates and associated factors.

Analyzing Best Practices for Pediatric Well-Child Clinic Visits in the United States for Children Aged Three to Five Years: A Review.

Inadequate routine healthcare check-up visits for children aged three to five years impose substantial economic and social burdens due to morbidity and mortality. The absence of regular well-child visits and vaccinations leads to avoidable diseases, underscoring the need for a renewed emphasis on childhood immunizations and check-ups. Out of 160 articles initially screened after removing duplicates, 45 were chosen for full-text review following initial title and abstract screening by two independent reviewers.