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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Morphological Sciences 2014; 31(01): 001-005
DOI: 10.4322/jms.ar071214
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Childhood obesity and its cardiovascular implications: a current view

E. M. Ornelas
1   Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Educação Física, Universidade São Judas Tadeu - USJT, Rua Taquari, 546, Mooca, CEP 05503-000, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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J. V. Francica
1   Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Educação Física, Universidade São Judas Tadeu - USJT, Rua Taquari, 546, Mooca, CEP 05503-000, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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R. B. Wichi
1   Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Educação Física, Universidade São Judas Tadeu - USJT, Rua Taquari, 546, Mooca, CEP 05503-000, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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L. B. M. Maifrino
1   Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Educação Física, Universidade São Judas Tadeu - USJT, Rua Taquari, 546, Mooca, CEP 05503-000, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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12 December 2013

11 April 2014

Publication Date:
05 October 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Obesity is a universal disease of increasing prevalence and currently assumes epidemiological characteristic, as a main public health issue in contemporary society. Results from genetic, behavioral and environmental factors and it may start at any age. However, obesity appears at early ages predisposes to its presence at later ages bringing several complications, particularly the development of cardiovascular disease. The analysis indicates that autonomic dysfunction seems to be presented among the majority of risk factors that develop this disease, suggesting the need for a deeper study of this mechanism in children population

Keywords

childhood obesity - lipid profile - blood pressure - exercise