儿童肥胖流行特征及其影响因素研究现状

Childhood obesity epidemic characteristics and its influencing factors

全球儿童肥胖呈逐年增加趋势，引起全世界的关注。超重和肥胖不仅在发达国家流行，而且已波及到发展中国家。我国已进入全人群儿童肥胖流行阶段。研究显示肥胖不仅影响儿童的身心健康，而且对健康的危害会延续到成年期，导致成人2型糖尿病、冠心病等心脑血管疾病提前发生或发病率增加。肥胖的原因包括遗传、生命早期事件、体力活动模式、饮食和社会心理因素等。该文对近年来国内外儿童肥胖流行现状及其影响因素的相关研究作一综述。

The growing trend of childhood obesity has attracted much attention globally. Overweight and obesity are not only popular in developed countries, but have spread to developing countries. China has entered an overall epidemic stage of childhood obesity. Studies have shown that obesity does not only impairs children＇s health, but also leads to health hazards in adult stage. Diabetes, coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases may take place sooner or the incidence may become higher. The causes of obesity include genetic, early life events,physical activity patterns, diet and social psychological factors. This article reviews the current epidemic status and the influencing factors of childhood obesity worldwide.