Obesity linked conditions in children projected to rise
Researchers have estimated that by 2025, almost 268 million children will be overweight, with 91 million obese in a new study. This is assuming that no large scale interventions prove effective at changing current trends. The researchers have also anticipated that obesity related conditions will sharply rise in children. By 2025, 12 million children will have impaired glucose tolerance, 4...Read More
Rise in obesity relates to rise in high-risk pregnancies
A review by an international team of doctors, based at the Center for Reproductive Health at MetroHealth has been undertaken to further our understanding of the worldwide impact of obesity on pregnancy. The team focused on the clinical management of obesity in pregnancy and how to reduce risks to mother and child. There are no standard guidelines on this management, however all pregnant women...Read More
Sleep deprivation increases weight in children
Sleep deprived pre-schoolers consume about 20% more calories than when they follow their regular sleep patterns. This is the conclusion from a study carried out at the University of Colorado and published in the Journal of Sleep Research. The children were all regular afternoon nappers, but kept awake for 3 more hours more than usual on the test days. It was found that they consumed 25% more...Read More
Preventing childhood obesity must start before conception
A series of papers published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology has stated that the time before couples conceive is vital in the prevention of obesity in children. The researchers argue that more must be done to motivate future parents to lead a healthier lifestyle. There is a wide range of evidence showing that obesity can impact the developing baby. This study found that many people...Read More
CCH among experts on the Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan
The Government’s long-awaited plan to reduce the staggeringly high levels of children’s obesity across the UK was published, following a number of delays, in August 2016. Many felt that the 13-page plan had been significantly watered down and lacked substance. It was also felt that by publishing the plan during the government’s summer recess that it would escape the attention of the media but...Read More
Overweight and obesity linked to high compensation costs
A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has found that obese and overweight workers in the USA are more likely to incur higher compensation costs for major injuries. The study looked at data from 2,300 injured workers from Louisiana and it was shown that for major injuries high BMI was closely related to high compensation rates. On average the overweight...Read More