Childhood and Adolescent Obesity: Risk Factors, Complications and Management
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editors
Interests: childhood obesity; diabetes
Interests: childhood obesity; hypoglycaemia; hyperinsulinism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Childhood and adolescent obesity has become a major global health concern, with rates increasing rapidly in both developed and developing countries. It is caused by a combination of genetic, behavioural, environmental, and socio-economic factors, leading to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, joint issues, and mental health challenges. Additionally, obesity in youth is likely to continue into adulthood, creating long-term health and economic issues.
This Special Issue aims to explore the various factors that contribute to childhood and adolescent obesity, focusing on understanding the risk factors, complications, and effective ways to prevent and manage it.
We invite colleagues to share their clinical experience in tackling childhood obesity and related complications from the centres at which they work.
We seek research that advances our understanding of biological mechanisms, novel intervention strategies, digital health solutions, and community-based approaches and welcome original research articles and reviews that offer new insights into this topic.
Prof. Dr. Julian Hamilton-Shield
Dr. Dinesh Giri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- childhood obesity
- adolescent obesity
- obesity risk factors
- metabolic syndrome
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