Focus on obesity in children and adolescents and build a comprehensive public health prevention and control system
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2025118
- VernacularTitle:聚焦儿童青少年肥胖 构建公共卫生综合防控体系
- Author:
ZHANG Qian, GAN Qian
1
Author Information
1. National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention/Key Laboratory of Public Nutrition and Health, National Health Commission, Beijing (100050), China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Overweight;
Obesity;
Public health;
Child;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2025;46(4):457-459
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:In recent years, China has witnessed a trend of earlier onset and wider prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. Obesity not only elevates the risk of chronic diseases but also adversely impacts mental health and social adaptability in the population. The study analyzes the combined effects of genetic, behavioral, social, and environmental factors on obesity in childhren and adolescents, and proposes a threetier public health intervention framework:primary prevention targeting risk factor control, secondary prevention with early intervention for atrisk groups, and tertiary prevention employing comprehensive clinical management for severe cases. Guided by the social-ecological model, the authors emphasize a "fiveinone" collaborative approach involving individuals, families, schools, healthcare institutions, as well as communities. Multisectoral cooperation is critical to promoting healthy diets, physical activity, and ultimately curbing the rising trend of obesity in childhren and adolescents to safeguard physical and mental wellbeing.
- Full text:2025051408141398346张倩.pdf
