Prevalence and burden of obesity among children and its association with stress and bad behaviours as risk factors

Abstract

Childhood obesity increases the chance of adulthood obesity and increases the risk of numerous serious chronic disorders.This study is an international literature review about current view for children and adolescents obesity. Gathering the most important risk factors and how it is significantly associated with obesity and the bad effects on individuals and society.Three countries were taken as examples: United states of America, Mexico, and New Zealand for having high burden of children obesity. Listing the international recommendation and plans to fight against this disease.