Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Authors

  • Vitor Ohana Marques Azzini State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes University of Joinville Region, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
  • Natascha Szumsztajn Beker Souza Marques College, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
  • Eduardo Barbosa Lopes Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
  • Lucas Castilho Lopes Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
  • Maria Eduarda Castilho Lopes Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
  • Fábio Herget Pitanga Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
  • Mushue Dayan Hampel Vieira Filho Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Caçador, SC, Brazil.
  • Larissa Silva Guimarães Belo Horizonte University Center, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mria/v4/423

Keywords:

Childhood obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, children

Abstract

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a multifactorial problem, with causes include inadequate eating habits, lack of physical activity, genetic predisposition and environmental influences.

Objective: Understand and analyze the factors that contribute to increased cardiovascular risks in children suffering from obesity.

Methods: This study constitutes a systematic review, classified as exploratory and descriptive. The preparation of the research was a bibliographical search in electronic databases on methods associated with SLR (Systematic Literature Review) and the applications of SMARTER (Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique using Exploiting Rankings).

Results: A comprehensive systematic search of the literature yielded a total of 5125 articles referring to the incidence of obesity and overweight in adolescents, of which 29 articles were eligible to be included in this systematic review.

Conclusion: Investing in the cardiovascular health of obese children is investing in the future of a healthier and stronger population. By implementing effective preventive and intervention measures, we can help reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease and create an environment where all children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and well-being throughout their lives.

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Published

2024-05-25

How to Cite

Vitor Ohana Marques Azzini, Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes, Natascha Szumsztajn Beker, Eduardo Barbosa Lopes, Lucas Castilho Lopes, Maria Eduarda Castilho Lopes, … Larissa Silva Guimarães. (2024). Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 4, 59–80. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mria/v4/423

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Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 4

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