Childhood obesity is a serious problem that places affected children at risk of developing serious medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, nearly 17 percent of American children ages 2 to 19 are obese. Not all overweight children are obese. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention charts the body mass index for children by age and sex. The agency classifies a child as being obese if his BMI is at or above the 95th percentile for...
Poor cardiovascular fitness is becoming increasingly common in children due to the prevalence of overweight and obesity. One population-based study, published in 2007 in the "Journal of Pediatrics," found that 70 percent of obe...
Typically, people with these tumors only notice them after they grow for years. Doctors don't know exactly why lipomas form. Still, while diet is not a specific cause of these tumors, certain factors related to diet can potenti...
Symptoms of folliculitis include small white pus filled abscess pockets that resemble tiny pimples at the base of the hair, according to the Merck Manuals. Risk factors for developing folliculitis include a suppressed immune sy...
The condition occurs when blood is unable to return to the heart and pools in the veins of the legs and feet. Increased age, pregnancy and obesity are risk factors associated with varicose veins. The condition remains common an...
Inherited genetic diseases affect millions worldwide. Family health history is the biggest predictor of genetic disease. Research is ongoing to detect and treat genetic disease. The decision to be tested for genetic disease is ...
It is a possible complication of any surgery but is most often seen after abdominal surgery. There are a number of risk factors that can increase the chances for wound dehiscence. These risk factors include obesity, increased a...
Diverticula are small pouches in the intestine. Diverticulosis is a condition characterized by multiple diverticula and diverticulitis occurs when diverticula get inflamed and infected. Dietary precautions can minimize symptoms...
Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. If the Body Mass Index is 40 or more, the person is considered morbidly obese. Obesity has been identified as a risk factor in many diseases. According to the Ameri...
Obesity in childhood typically begins between the ages of five and six, and while certain health conditions are contributing factors, in most cases the obesity is due to factors such as lifestyle, genetics and environment.
Bronchospasm refers to a condition in which the airway muscles suddenly constrict. This can severely compromise breathing because not enough air can be inhaled. Sometimes, cold, exercise and allergens can trigger bronchospasm, ...
Cholecystitis is a painful condition involving the inflammation of the gallbladder. In acute cholecystitis, the National Library of Medicine states that 90 percent of cases are due to gallstones that irritate the gallbladder wa...
Obesity is the result of an imbalance between consumed calories and the calories expended by a child that are used to support normal growth development, metabolism and physical activity, according to the Centers for Disease Con...
According to this survey, the number of obese or overweight children has tripled in the past 20 years. Since overweight children often become overweight adults, this poses a grave threat to a child's future and current health, ...
