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Hidden known facts about childhood obesity

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Childhood Obesity is a medical condition in which the child is above the normal weight for his or her age and height. It may not look like a serious issue to you now, but childhood obesity has many negative effects on the overall health and well being of the child as there are various health risks that are involved in an obese/overweight child. The chances of getting High blood pressure and cholesterol which are also termed as the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are high in overweight/obese children. There is also an increased risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes in overweight/obese children. According to expert Pulmonologists from KRIMS Hospitals (which is known as the best critical care hospital in Nagpur ) obesity in children may also lead to breathing problems like sleep apnoea and Asthma. Orthopedic surgeons from KRIMS Hospitals (which is regarded as the best hospital in Nagpur ) say that childhood obesity may also lead to bone and joint problems in the f...