Influence of obesity on clinical outcomes in hospitalized children: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Obesity is prevalent among hospitalized children. Knowledge of the relationship between obesity and outcomes in hospitalized children will enhance nutrition assessment and provide opportunities for interventions.

Objective

To systematically review the existing literature concerning the impact of obesity on clinical outcomes in hospitalized children.

Evidence acquisition

PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched for studies of hospitalized children aged 2 to 18 years with identified obesity and at least 1 of the following clinical outcomes: all-cause mortality, incidence of infections, and length of hospital stay. Cohort and case-control studies were included. Cross-sectional studies, studies of healthy children, and those without defined cr

SUBMITTER: Bechard LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4743026 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature