Long-Term Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Children With Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-Term Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Children With Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity

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  • Resthie R. Putri

  • Pernilla Danielsson

  • Emilia Hagman

  • Claude Marcus

  • July 1, 2026

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    Obesity is a heterogeneous disease with varying definitions and management perspectives, including debates on its classification as a disease.

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    The Lancet Commission proposed a classification system distinguishing between preclinical and clinical obesity based on health risks and comorbidities.

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    Children with obesity face increased risks for various diseases, including autoimmune diseases, cancers, and cardiometabolic issues.

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    The study aims to compare disease risks in children with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO) against general peers.

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    Obesity treatment outcomes were assessed in children aged 7 to 17, with specific cardiometabolic data collected to evaluate long-term risks.

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Long-Term Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Children With Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Obesity

  • by Resthie R. Putri, Pernilla Danielsson, Emilia Hagman, Claude Marcus

  • July 1, 2026

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