Οι οικονομικές και κοινωνικές προεκτάσεις των παχύσαρκων - υπέρβαρων παιδιών στην Ελλάδα. Η έλλειψη πρόληψης και θέματα υγείας

Βούρκας, Γεώργιος

The economic and social implications of the obese and over-weighted children in Greece. Absence of prevention in Greece and health issues

Master Thesis

Author

Βούρκας, Γεώργιος

Date

2020

Abstract

Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. The consequences of childhood obesity can profoundly affect children's physical health, but also their social and emotional well-being and self-esteem. The aim of the thesis is to explore the economic and social implications of obese and overweighted children, stressing the importance of prevention and referring to the weaknesses that characterise the management of this issue in our country. The socio-economic level is considered to be a determining factor in the onset of central obesity in childhood, with this relationship being complex and significantly influenced by demographic factors. Early prevention is considered a primary measure to tackle childhood obesity. The evidence highlights the importance of nutrition, eating behaviours, physical activity and treatment in the context of psychological support, especially through cognitive behavioural therapy programs. The holistic approach to intervention of childhood obesity is essential for Greece, which is among leaders in childhood obesity globally and has significant obstacles in the management of this issue.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Οικονομικά και Διοίκηση της Υγείας

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

106

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/13855
http://dx.doi.org/10.26267/unipi_dione/1278

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