Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0665
+44 1478 350008
Anna Augustynowicz
Poland
Research Article
Prevention of Overweight and Obesity among Children and Youth in Local Government Health Policy Programs in between 2009-2015
Author(s): Mariola Borowska, Anna Augustynowicz, Aleksandra Czerw and Adam FronczakMariola Borowska, Anna Augustynowicz, Aleksandra Czerw and Adam Fronczak
Background: Overweight and obesity are among the so-called epidemics of the 21st century. An increasing number of children and youth are also affected by them. According to the forecasts of the “Institute of Mother and Child”, over the next decade each year the number of overweight children will increase by 400 thousand, including approximately 80 thousand obese children. Overweight and obesity are particularly dangerous for children at preschool and school age as it increases the risk of numerous diseases as well as physical and emotional problems.Objective: The objective of this article is to present implementation of health policy programs concerning prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity among children and youth between 2009-2015 by local government units.Methods: The study was conduc.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0665.1000338