Obesity in early childhood is linked to health conditions in adulthood

       Obesity is one of the most sounded health problems in the United States. The CDC estimates that 12.7 million children ages 2-19 are obese; and about 76.8 million adults are as well. It is known that obesity is normally associated to predispositions to other conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Obesity is a problem found in both young, and older groups. But, how early does the negative aspects of obesity start taking a toll in our health?

     Student Science recently published an article regarding the new findings of a team of scientist in the University of Copenhagen in Denmark that links the BMI of a person by age 13 to the risk of stroke, diabetes, and colon cancer. It is important to start leading the path to a healthier life as soon as possible, and to educate ourselves in order to be able to protect future generations. 

To learn more you can visit the following link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/adult-diseases-may-be-linked-childhood-weight?mode=topic&context=39