High cholesterol level is a growing concern among American children, even those younger than eight years.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the number of overweight children has gone up three times in the last 30 years. In some children, the cholesterol level has crossed the danger mark, prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics to begin prescription of cholesterol reducing drugs for children.
Childhood Obesity: Take a Leaf Out of France?s Strategy
France appears to have made huge strides in controlling childhood obesity, making it the first EU nation to witness noteworthy success in this area
France appears to have made huge strides in controlling childhood obesity, making it the first EU nation to witness noteworthy success in this area
Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, and many other ailments associated with bad lifestyle. In some children, statins are being prescribed to clear up the clogged arteries. The side effects of the prolonged use of this drug for children are still unclear.
Dr. David Ludwig, director of the obesity program at Boston's Children's Hospital, said that 99.9% of the problem is caused due to bad lifestyle and environment. It is time for society to wake up to the pitfalls of a sedentary life.
89% Kids? Food Has Poor Nutritional Value: Study
Most food products packaged specifically for children have poor nutritional content but the labels say differently, according to a Canadian study released on Monday.
Most food products packaged specifically for children have poor nutritional content but the labels say differently, according to a Canadian study released on Monday.
Source-Medindia
SAV/S
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
High Cholesterol | Hypercholesterolemia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
