The prevalence of obesity in childh

The prevalence of obesity in childhood and adolescence is increasing rapidly worldwide. Obesity at young age predicts the likelihood of obesity in adulthood.Obesity in
childhood is an important risk factor for several disorders such as the metabolic syndrome, hypertension,and cardiovascular disease, as well as for morbidity and mortality in the later life.

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Prevalensi kegemukan di masa kanak-kanak dan remaja meningkat pesat di seluruh dunia. Obesitas pada usia muda memprediksi kemungkinan obesitas di masa dewasa. Obesitas dimasa kanak-kanak adalah faktor penting risiko untuk beberapa kelainan seperti sindrom metabolik, hipertensi, dan penyakit kardiovaskular, serta untuk morbiditas dan mortalitas di kemudian hari.