Pediatric youth who have obesity have high rates of adult criminal behavior and low rates of homeownership.

Adam W PowellZachary SiegelChristopher KistWayne A MaysRoohi KharofaRobert M Siegel

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2022)

Children with obesity appear to have greater social risk than their peers in adulthood with higher rates of criminal behavior and lower rates of homeownership. This appears to highlight the need for treatment in this vulnerable group of children and young adults.

Keyphrases

young adults
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
childhood cancer
type diabetes
mental health
weight gain
healthcare
depressive symptoms
body mass index
early life
smoking cessation