World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among children

MUMBAI: Obesity, which is a serious public health concern, has become a major cause for increase in juvenile diabetes and even heart diseases among children, said experts ahead of the World Diabetes Day which will be observed tomorrow. Children diagnosed with diabetes are also at higher risk of contracting chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bone or joint problems and sleep apnea, well-known bariatric surgeon from Bengaluru M G Bhat said. In addition to biological or genetic factor, children are becoming overweight due to modern life-style, excess…

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