Question

During the child’s physical examination, the doctor pointed out that the child has obesity issues. What potential harms can childhood obesity bring? Are these issues severe?

Answer

Childhood obesity, especially moderate to severe obesity with a weight exceeding 20% above the standard, may trigger a series of metabolic syndromes, including:

  1. Hyperlipidemia: Most overweight children may experience abnormal blood lipids.
  2. Hypertension: Child obesity directly leads to increased blood pressure.
  3. Coronary Heart Disease: Obesity may cause myocardial damage and increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
  4. Hyperinsulinemia: The metabolic disorder caused by obesity leads to excessive insulin secretion, resulting in insulin dysfunction.