Childhood obesity, whose prevalence grew from 5% to 11% between the 1960s and 1990s, is linked to an increased incidence of chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
Does obesity impact kidney function and blood pressure in children?
This review highlights that childhood obesity is an independent predictor of chronic kidney disease and hypertension, emphasizing the need for early intervention.
In recent years, obesity has become an increasingly important epidemic health problem in children and adolescents. The prevalence of the overweight status in children grew from 5% to 11% from 1960s to 1990s. The epidemic of obesity has been paralleled by an increase in the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension. Results of several studies have demonstrated that obesity and metabolic syndrome were independent predictors of renal injury. The pathophysiology of obesity related hypertension is complex, including activation of sympathetic nervous system, renin angiotensin aldosterone system, hyperinsulinemia and inflammation. These same mechanisms likely contribute to the development of increased blood pressure in children. This review summarizes the recent epidemiologic data linking obesity with CKD and hypertension in children, as well as the potential mechanisms.
Wei Ding (Thu,) conducted a review in Obesity, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension. Childhood obesity, whose prevalence grew from 5% to 11% between the 1960s and 1990s, is linked to an increased incidence of chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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