According to the World Health Organization, obesity is characterized by excess fat and extra pounds that are the result of eating more than the body consumes.

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Teen Obesity – A Worldwide Issue
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Adolescence is a time of building the
teen’s personality. In high school or
college, the way that others perceive
you is often unbearable. According to
the World Health Organization,
obesity is characterized by excess fat
and extra pounds that are the result
of eating more than the body
consumes.

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The causes are multiple and include:
Imbalance between the food intake and the low or no
physical activity (sedentary)
Lack of physical activity: watching TV, playing interactive
video games, using the computer or other media devices
Artificial infant feeding - breastfeeding protects against
obesity
Parental obesity doubles the risk of obesity in children
and teens
Various endocrine diseases, hypothyroidism,
hypercorticism, hypothalamic damage
Some drugs, corticosteroids, and antiepileptic drugs

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Obesity has also immediate and long-term consequences, such as:
• Low exercise capacity
• Low lipid metabolism
• Increases the value of blood pressure and insulin resistance with glucose intolerance
Regarding conditions, these teens are prone to:
• Hypertension
• Type 2 diabetes
• Early puberty
• Dysmenorrhea
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Static disorders
• Poor results at school
• Social isolation
• Reduced prospects to find a job

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The obese
adolescent needs
constant support
and
encouragement.

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More and more obese teens from all over the world
find the solution to their problems abroad.
Latin America, Asia and European countries (such
as Turkey) are leaders in welcoming teen medical
tourists from all over the world.

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Obesity in adolescents
must be looked at
extremely carefully,
because it can have the
serious consequences
for physical,
psychological or
relational aspects of the
teens’ lives.

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