Racial Disparities in Obesity Treatment Among Children and Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

With the growing obesity epidemic among children and adolescents, the evaluation of disease origin to slow disease progression is necessary. Racial disparities which are evident amid prevalence and treatment must be studied to counteract disease propagation.

Recent findings

Disparities are pronounced among Black and Hispanic pediatric patients prior to conception and birth due to genetic composition and fetal environment. Postnatal environment and psychosocial influences can further increase a child/adolescent's propensity to increased weight. Current treatment options including nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery are underutilized in communities of color due to limited access to care and cost. Data is limited t

SUBMITTER: Johnson VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8120762 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature