Pollution, sedentary habits and changing in diets have increased asthma, allergies and childhood obesity among urban children ...

HIGH blood pressure in children has emerged as a “substantial public health concern” with rates almost doubling since the ...

When pediatric health experts name the most worrisome medical conditions plaguing young people today, obesity often tops the list. According to global statistics from the World Health Organization, ...

The prevalence nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, with rates among youth nearly eight times higher in those with than ...

An estimated 114 million children have high blood pressure, with childhood obesity rates driving cases of the condition.

Surging childhood obesity has driven rates of high blood pressure in kids to almost double since 2000, an analysis suggests.

The total number of adults living with overweight and obesity is projected to reach 3.80 billion by 2050 assuming continuation of historical trends. HealthDay News — Globally, increases in obesity are ...

Study finds link between obesity, apnea and cognitive problems in children. Nov. 4, 2011— -- Obesity, sleep apnea and behavior and learning difficulties can cause significant dysfunction in ...

July 14, 2010 — Obese children have a 40% higher risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than their normal-weight counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Corinna Koebnick, PhD, ...

Childhood hypertension has nearly doubled globally in two decades, affecting 114 million under-19s. Obesity, poor diet, and ...

These figures come as the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that, globally, 37 million children below five are ...