Overweight and obesity among children with Down syndrome: a descriptive study of children attending a Down syndrome clinic in South Carolina.
Throughout their lifespan, children with DS have unique issues related to weight management. We must remember that as children with DS grow older, they typically increase their BMI and deviate from the norms of their peers. Thus, from infancy through adolescents primary care physicians must continue to incorporate core principals concerning healthy lifestyles and weight management. In addition, they need to be aware of other health care concerns in these special children.
Hawn
Jason
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jason.hawn@palmettohealth.org
Rice
Carryn
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Nichols
Heather
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McDermott
Suzanne
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D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015897:Comorbidity; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology; D050177:Overweight / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology