Physical Examination and Evaluation for Comorbidities in Youth with Obesity

Obesity is a complex and chronic disease that can affect the entire body. The review of systems and physical examination are important components of the evaluation. Laboratory assessment is directed toward known cardiometabolic comorbidities. Regular follow-up visits with repeated review of systems,...

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 71; no. 5; p. 859
Main Authors Weedn, Ashley E, Benard, Julie, Hampl, Sarah E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2024
Subjects
Adolescent
Child
Comorbidity
Humans
Pediatric Obesity - diagnosis
Pediatric Obesity - epidemiology
Physical Examination
Evaluation
Obesity
Comorbidities
Review of systems
Physical examination
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Summary:Obesity is a complex and chronic disease that can affect the entire body. The review of systems and physical examination are important components of the evaluation. Laboratory assessment is directed toward known cardiometabolic comorbidities. Regular follow-up visits with repeated review of systems, physical examination, and laboratory testing can facilitate early detection and management of comorbidities of this chronic disease.
ISSN:1557-8240
DOI:10.1016/j.pcl.2024.06.008