background obesity is a risk factor that has been associated scientifically with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cancer and other life threatening diseases. the results of some studies have also shown that obesity is an independent risk factor for the development and progression of renal damage. objectives the aim of the current study is to define which general and central obesity anthr...

although cardiovascular disease (cvd) is typically associated with middle- or old-age, the atherosclerotic process often initiates early in childhood and is occurring at an increasing rate. there is a consensus that changes in life-style have driven the current epidemic. adverse changes in physical activity, nutrition, and sleep behavior have been strongly linked to the development of a host of...

childhood obesity and overweight are a general public health concern in a transition society. thus, the objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight, obesity and their correlates with socio-demographic and life style related factors.this cross-sectional study was conducted on 760 representative samples of preschool children aged 2 to 5 years in urban area of babol, north...