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Title: | Obesity and sedentary behaviour in children and their implications in adulthood |
Authors: | Saliba, Mario |
Keywords: | Sedentary behavior in children -- Health aspects Overweight children Obesity in children Obesity in adolescence Exercise |
Issue Date: | 2015-12 |
Publisher: | Malta College of Family Doctors |
Citation: | Malta College of Family Doctors. 2015, Vol.4(3), p. 11-15 |
Abstract: | The problem of childhood overweight and obesity are becoming more prevalent. Sedentary behaviours and the lack of physical activity are considered as independent health risk factors. The commoner chronic illnesses in adults such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer are aggravated by a sedentary life. The evidence strongly suggests that sedentary behaviour is correlated to obesity in childhood and can negatively affect health in early adulthood. A literature review about the problem of childhood obesity and sedentary behaviour in children and their implications in adulthood is discussed. Efforts should be made to introduce specific interventions to increase physical activity among children and decrease sedentary behaviour such as television viewing and using electronic media. Campaigns and training programmes for parents should be implemented. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/8242 |
ISSN: | 2304-8387 |
Appears in Collections: | JMCFD, Volume 4, Issue 3 JMCFD, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
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