Various causative factors and associated complications of childhood obesity in Jeddah, Western Region, Saudi Arabia

Conclusion: Environmental factors were found to be the most predominant cause, where the majority of children were found to be leading a sedentary lifestyle, following an unhealthy diet, and skipping meals. The most recurring complications involved psychosocial and behavioral abnormalities, and among the medical consequences, gastroesophageal reflux and obstructive sleep apnea were the most prevalent.

Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: African Health Authors: Abdulmoein Eid Al-Agha Yusra Mohammed Mabkhoot Ashjan Salem Bahwirith Arwa Nabil Mohammed Rahaf Ragbi Elham Allhabi Bashaer Khalid Dumyati Asmaa Milyani Source Type: research