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JAAPA
; 30(9): 30-33, 2017 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28858014
ABSTRACT
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.