Adolescent obesity treatments: news, views, and evidence
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
; 65(5): 527-536, 2021. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1345197
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Obesity is a complex and multifactorial disease that is influenced by physiological, environmental, socioeconomic, and genetic factors. In recent decades, this serious disease has impacted a large number of adolescents as a result of lifestyle factors. A lack of exercise and the consumption of excessive calories from an inadequate diet are the main contributors to adolescent obesity. However, genetic and hormonal factors might also play a role. The short- and long-term consequences of this disease include chronic issues such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders and an increase in early mortality rates. Although it is a serious disease, obesity in adolescents can be controlled with diet and exercise. When these lifestyle changes do not obtain the expected results, we can intensify the treatment by adding medication to the practice of diet and exercise. Additionally, for more severe cases, bariatric surgery can be an option. The purpose of this review is to clarify the current epidemiology, risks, and comorbidities and discuss news about the main treatments and the necessary improvements in this context.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Meta 3.4 Reduzir as mortes prematuras devido doenças não transmissíveis
Problema de saúde:
Doenças do Sistema Endócrino
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Atividade Física Insuficiente
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Obesidade
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Obesidade Infantil
Limite:
Adolescente
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Endocrinologia
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Metabolismo
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR