This Review describes current knowledge on the epidemiology and causes of child and
adolescent obesity, considerations for assessment, and current management approaches …

The prevalence of child and adolescent obesity has plateaued at high levels in most high-
income countries and is increasing in many low-income and middle-income countries …

The current and long-term health of 14.4 million children and adolescents is affected by
obesity, 1, 2 making it one of the most common pediatric chronic diseases. 3–5 Long …

Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, but little is known
regarding the occurrence of related complications as these youths transition to adulthood …

The prevalence of obesity, measured by body mass index, has risen to unacceptable levels
in both men and women in the United States and worldwide with resultant hazardous health …

Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most clinically and cost‐effective treatment for people
with severe and complex obesity. Many people presenting for surgery have pre‐existing low …

Childhood obesity is, according to the WHO, one of the most serious challenges of the 21st
century. More than 100 million children have obesity today. Already during childhood …

This scientific statement presents considerations for clinical management regarding the
assessment and risk reduction of select pediatric populations at high risk for premature …

Abstract The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Pediatric Committee
updated their evidence-based guidelines published in 2012, performing a comprehensive …

Importance Obesity in adolescence has reached epidemic proportions around the world,
with the prevalence of severe obesity increasing at least 4-fold over the last 35 years. Most …