Obesity in children: risk factors and strategies for its prevention in Peru

Authors

  • Carlos M. Del Aguila Villar Servicio de Endocrinología y Metabolismo, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño. Lima, Perú. Facultad de Medicina Hipólito Unanue, Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Lima, Perú.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2017.341.2773

Keywords:

Obesity, Risk factors, Child

Abstract

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents represents an emerging public health problem in Peru, so it is necessary to be aware of the different risk factors in order to establish suitable and efficient prevention measures. These should contribute to health strategies such as promoting physical activity and a healthy diet to ensure that the infant population reaches adulthood without chronic diseases and with an adequate quality of life.

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Published

2017-03-22

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Section

Symposium

How to Cite

1.
Del Aguila Villar CM. Obesity in children: risk factors and strategies for its prevention in Peru. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 22 [cited 2024 Nov. 12];34(1):113-8. Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/2773