Societal solutions to childhood origins of coronary artery disease.

Creator(s)

Heather Doss
Natalie Jayaram, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Geetha Raghuveer, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2013

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2012.10.001

Abstract

Childhood obesity and associated risks result in premature cardiovascular damage and disease with a consequent, large burden to society. There are causes for childhood obesity that are rooted in the socioeconomic milieu. Interventions that are population-based, and aimed towards prevention as opposed to treatment, are likely to be most effective in curtailing childhood obesity. Reforms to federal and state managed social welfare programs provide a compelling opportunity to affect the course and consequences of childhood obesity.

Journal Title

Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM

Volume

24

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

3

MeSH Keywords

Coronary Artery Disease; Humans; Obesity; Socioeconomic Factors

Keywords

Coronary Artery Disease; Obesity; Socioeconomic Factors

Recommended Citation

Doss, H., Jayaram, N., Raghuveer, G. Societal solutions to childhood origins of coronary artery disease. Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM 24, 1-3 (2013).