U’s Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine Addresses Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Obesity Research

With the constant presence of COVID-19 in today’s society, some researchers are shifting their focus towards the nation’s obesity rates. Many pre-existing conditions such as obesity have been linked to a higher chance of developing adverse symptoms from COVID-19.

Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the pediatric obesity rate for the United States is approximately 18.5% which affects around 13.7 million children and adolescents.

Aaron Kelly, PhD, Co-Director for the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine (CPOM) and professor in the Department of Pediatrics, and colleagues say we need to do better. To learn about the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine and more on Dr. Kelly’s ideas to help with the nation’s growing obesity rates, follow this link.