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27.Causes, Prevention Strategies and Treatment for Childhood Obesity for Growing Epidemic and its Health Risks

Asfand Tariq1, Zahid Rashid2, Sabah Yasir3, Syeda Tahira Narjis4, Zafar Iqbal Bhatti5 and Madiha Akram6

ABSTRACT

Objective: To address this critical problem, we looked at the causes, preventative measures, and available therapeutic options for paediatric obesity.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the National Hospital and Medical Centre in Lahore from June 2022 to May 2023.

Materials and Methods: Using a representative sample of 246 kids between the ages of 5 and 12 who were patients at the National Hospital and Medical Centre in Lahore, a cross-sectional survey methodology was used. Data on obesity risk factors, food habits, levels of physical activity, and family history were gathered using anthropometric measures and structured questionnaires.

Results: The average age of the research participants was 7.23+3.09 years, and 154 (62.60%) men and 92 (37.39%) women made up the gender distribution (p 0.05). The results of the investigation showed that 45% of obese kids had a genetic tendency, 40% had diets high in fat or calories or poor in fibre, 40% were sedentary, and 35% had high socioeconomic level as a risk factor. Dietary changes among the therapy alternatives showed the best efficacy at 65% (p 0.05), followed by more exercise and physical activity at 60%. In 25% of instances, pharmacotherapy was used, and in 30%, cognitive behavioural therapy. The most effective treatments, with a 70% success rate, were combinations.

Conclusion: It is feasible to stop the growing trend of paediatric obesity and reduce the associated health risks by making significant investments in rigorous research, placing a high priority on health education, and putting into practise evidence-based policy. This research made a substantial contribution to the body of knowledge by offering insightful information for the creation of focused preventive and treatment plans to address juvenile obesity.

Key Words: BMI; Diet; Evidence based policies; Health risks; Obesity; Pediatric nutrition.

Citation of article: Tariq A, Rashid Z, Yasir S, Narjis ST, Bhatti ZI, Akram M. Causes, Prevention Strategies and Treatment for Childhood Obesity for Growing Epidemic and its Health Risks. Med Forum 2023;34(8): 114-118.doi:10.60110/medforum.340827.