Pediatric Obesity: A Survey Study of Patients and Caregivers’ Concern and Interest in Specialized Programs

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Authors

Dina Abdo, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Ryan Rogers, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Susan Edlibi, Beaumont Health Resident
Aimee Pollak, Beaumont Health
Stacey Shubeck, Beaumont Health
Kerry P. Mychaliska, Beaumont Health

Description

INTRODUCTION
Body mass index (BMI) ≥ the 85th percentile for age and sex is considered overweight in the pediatric population. Pediatric obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity prevalence has tripled over the past 50 years; 1 in 5 school-aged children has a diagnosis of obesity. The purpose of this study is to survey caregivers’ perceptions and concerns about their child’s weight and patient and caregiver interest in a comprehensive healthy lifestyle program.

Publication Date

5-2-2022

Keywords

obesity

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Abdo D, Rogers R, Edlibi S, Pollak A, Shubeck S, Mychaliska K. Pediatric obesity: A Survey study of patients and caregivers’ concern and interest in specialized programs. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2022 May 2; Rochester Hills, MI.

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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May 2, 2022.