Influencing factors of childhood obesity / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

The rising prevalence of preschool childhood obesity is a global health problem.Statistic data show that the incidence of childhood obesity in China has increased seven times,which threatens health of children and adults.Firstly,childhood obesity may lead to the development of adult obesity.Secondly,it can lead to metabolic disorders and other diseases.There are many factors affecting childhood obesity.It is the result of interaction of genetic and environmental factors,and environmental factors are more important influencing factors of childhood obesity including predisposing genes,obesity of parents,maternal dyslipidemia,maternal gestational diabetes and smoking during pregnancy,intestinal flora,child's diet and physical activity.This review summarizes the influencing factors of childhood obesity in order to provide effective basis for future treatment.