Obesity and Metabolic Risks in Children

We undertook this study to establish the prevalence of overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high glucose and triglyceride levels in school-age children from Mexico City, as well as to determine how overweight and obesity are related to the other risk factors. The study was a cross-sectional survey comprised of 1819 children (6–13 years of age) attending six elementary schools. Gender, age, weight, height, waist...