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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2024; 13(3): 93729
Published online Sep 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i3.93729
Built environment and childhood obesity
Gumpeny R Sridhar, Lakshmi Gumpeny
Gumpeny R Sridhar, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Endocrine and Diabetes Centre, Visakhapatnam 530002, Andhra Pradesh, India
Lakshmi Gumpeny, Department of Internal Medicine, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute of Healthcare and Medical Technology, Visakhapatnam 530048, Andhra Pradesh, India
Author contributions: Sridhar GR designed the concept and outline; Gumpeny L contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript; Both authors contributed to this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Gumpeny R Sridhar, FRCP, Adjunct Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Endocrine and Diabetes Centre, 15-12-15 Krishnanagar, Visakhapatnam 530002, Andhra Pradesh, India. sridharvizag@gmail.com
Received: March 5, 2024
Revised: June 7, 2024
Accepted: July 10, 2024
Published online: September 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Prevention of obesity must begin in childhood. Healthy habits and physical activity form the cornerstone. Built environment, the environment in which children grow, play, and eat, must encourage a healthy lifestyle. Studies show critical aspects of the built environment are important for improving children’s health and for preventing metabolic diseases.