The prevalence of obesity has risen rapidly in the United States in the past 20 years. Up to 25% of US children are obese, and obesity can be directly correlated with immediate and long-term health consequences. Pediatric obesity can harm multiple body systems and is a public health issue. This article focuses on how obesity affects a child's respiratory system, including pulmonary function, exercise intolerance, gas exchange, and airway musculature.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000522135.76069.ce | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
pulmonary function
8
effects obesity
4
obesity pulmonary
4
function children
4
children prevalence
4
obesity
4
prevalence obesity
4
obesity risen
4
risen rapidly
4
rapidly united
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!