CASE DISCUSSION
Pediatric Obesity Management
Presented India by Dr. Dhanya SoodhanaViews
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Case Description
Pediatric obesity management requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach addressing both lifestyle and underlying factors contributing to excess weight. Interventions include promoting a balanced diet, encouraging regular physical activity, and fostering behavioral changes. Involving...
Case Summary
- Pediatric obesity is a significant public health concern with complications that can persist from childhood into adulthood. Obesity is now a global epidemic and is linked to more deaths than undernutrition. The global economic impact of overweight and obesity is estimated to reach $4.3 trillion annually by 2035 if prevention and treatment measures are not improved.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Dhanya Soodhana
Senior Specialist, Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, Aster MIMS, Calicut, KeralaDr. Dhanya Soodhana is a Senior Specialist in Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology at Aster MIMS. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents, including diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid diseases, obesity, and pubertal concerns. Dr. Dhanya is known for her patient-centric and evidence-based approach to pediatric endocrine care. Her clinical interests also include childhood obesity, adolescent health, and long-term endocrine management in growing children.
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