Hormonal and metabolic consequences of childhood obesity.
It is apparent that chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease originate in childhood. Obesity in childhood and adolescence hastens their development, enhances their rates of progression, increases the risks of severe complications, and if persistent, reduces life expectancy.
Artz
Evelyn
E
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3080, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Haqq
Andrea
A
Freemark
Michael
M
D002648:Child; D006728:Hormones / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology
D006728:Hormones