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Pediatric Obesity and Its Long-Term Health Consequences: Ways to Decrease Burden and Enhance Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Days.

Mohammed Kanan1, Samar Abdulrahman2, Meshal Alreshidi3, Sultan AL-Tamimi3, Nora Almonawar4, Fatimah AlAli5, Layan Al-Saif6, Rimaz Alotaibi7, Essam Almofada7, Aljouhara Al-Abdullah7, Yusra Al-Qasimi4, Razan Al-mutairi6, Hana Alharbi8, Abdulaziz Alharthi9, Hajar Aljuail10

  1. 1Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Rafha General Hospital, Northern Border Health Cluster, Rafha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  2. 2Department of Pharmacy, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  3. 3Department of Pharmaceutical Care, King Khaled Hospital, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  4. 4Department of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  5. 5Department of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
  6. 6Department of Medicine, Majmaah University, Almajmaah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  7. 7Department of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  8. 8Department of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  9. 9Department of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
  10. 10Department of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Al Hofuf 31982, Saudi Arabia.

Received: 24-05-2024; Accepted: 02-08-2024.

Volume 23, Issue 2 · pp. 3128 · PUBLISHED Apr-Jun 2025 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2024.2.3128

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ABSTRACT

Childhood obesity is a significant global health issue with long-term consequences for individuals and society. Genetic, behavioural, environmental, and socioeconomic factors contribute to the development of childhood obesity. It is associated with various adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and psychological disorders. While the effects of childhood obesity are well-known in developed countries, less attention has been given to its impact in developing countries. Effective preventative strategies that consider the complex interaction of factors are needed. Promising interventions include family-based approaches, increased physical activity, and reduced sedentary behaviours. Digital health technologies and mobile applications show potential for behaviour change and monitoring. Policy and environmental changes, early childhood education, and school-based interventions have also proven effective. However, long-term follow-up and sustainability of interventions are essential for reducing childhood obesity and improving health-related quality of life. Cultural competency and tailoring interventions to diverse populations are crucial. Evaluation of intervention outcomes and methodological considerations should be undertaken to determine effectiveness. Long-term impacts and maintenance of behaviour changes are important for sustained results. Comprehensive strategies are necessary to address the global burden of childhood obesity and its associated health consequences.

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    Kanan, M., Abdulrahman, S., Alreshidi, M., AL-Tamimi, S., Almonawar, N., AlAli, F., Al-Saif, L., Alotaibi, R., Almofada, E., Al-Abdullah, A., Al-Qasimi, Y., Al-mutairi, R., Alharbi, H., Alharthi, A., & Aljuail, H. (2025). Pediatric Obesity and Its Long-Term Health Consequences: Ways to Decrease Burden and Enhance Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Days.. Pharmacy Practice, 23(2), 3128. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2024.2.3128