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NZ study warns obese children are at high risk of heart, liver disease and diabetes

NZ study warns obese children are at high risk of heart, liver disease and diabetes

NZ study warns obese children are at high risk of heart, liver disease and diabetesGETTY IMAGES Obesity in children could be "life-limiting if left unaddressed", research has found.Three quarters of obese Kiwi children could be at risk of developing long-term heart disease unless they can lose weight, research has found.The study offered a snapshot into the health of 200 obese children and teens from Taranaki.


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Study finds obese children at risk of serious illness

Study finds obese children at risk of serious illness

Credit: University of Auckland A unique New Zealand study has found that obese children are showing signs from a young age that they are at risk of developing serious weight-related problems, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart, and liver disease.It is the first study to show the prevalence of these risk factors in obese New Zealand children.The study gives a snapshot of the health and wellbeing of a group of obese children in Taranaki.


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Health outlook for obese children grim - researcher

Health outlook for obese children grim - researcher

Three quarters of obese children are at greater risk of long-term heart disease, a new study shows.Photo: 123RFAuckland University researchers studied more than 200 obese children between the ages of four and 16 and found 40 percent showed signs of being at high risk for Type 2 diabetes.The study found 75 percent showed signs of inflammation, increasing the risk of heart disease, 47 percent had at least one abnormal liver function test, while half snore four or more times a week - one of the symptoms suggestive of obstructive sleep apnoea.