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OverviewObesity has become an increasingly important medical problem in children and adolescents. Many of the outcomes associated with obesity that were previously thought of as diseases of adults are now affecting children as well. Outcomes related to childhood obesity include hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and orthopedic problems (such as slipped capital-femoral epiphysis), as well as social and psychological problems. Very few investigators have explored the role of central adiposity in predicting perioperative complications. We have previously shown that central adiposity (indicated by neck circumference [NC]) is associated with increased risk of perioperative respiratory adverse events in children Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zaki Moushira , El-Bassyouni Hala , Kholoussi ShamsPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9783659560941ISBN 10: 3659560944 Pages: 68 Publication Date: 15 July 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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