Childhood obesity: A problem in today’s society

• Autor(a) principal: Zigarti, Pedro Victor Ramos
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Barata Junior, Idelmar da Silva, Ferreira, José Carlos de Sales
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Research, Society and Development
• Texto Completo: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/16443
• topic: Palavras-chave: Obesidade, Infantil, Sociedade.; Obesidade; Infantil; Sociedade.; Palabras clave: Obesidad, Niño, Sociedad.; Obesidad; Niño; Sociedad.; Obesity; Children; Society.

Introduction: It is observed over the last few decades that there has been a growth in the world of childhood obesity, and due to its evident growth it has been characterized as a new worldwide epidemic Objective: to analyze the aspects surrounding childhood obesity and its prevalence in current Society. Methodology: This study is an integrative literature review research. Results and Discussion: Obesity, already in childhood, is related to several complications, as well as to a higher mortality rate. And, the longer the individual remains obese, the greater the chance of complications occurring, as well as earlier. Conclusion: Actions at the collective level must involve public policies that promote the health, well-being and quality of life of the populations.