Is Your Child Obese!

Childwood obesity increases the risk of heart disease and stroke even in children as young as seven years old, says a recent study. This can happen even without any high blood pressure symptoms in children. After conducting a test over 300 children the researchers found that obese children had a ten fold higher CRP (C-reactive protein - a clotting factor) compared with age and sex matched lean children. The researchers recommend more aggressive intervention for weight control in obese children. Their study also demonstrated that obesity alone is linked to certain abnormalities in the blood that can predispose individuals to developing cardiovascular disease early in adultwood. If your child is obese it is highly advisable you consult a doctor and correct the same!