Childhood obesity
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jun 2026
Childhood obesity is a medical condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. Because direct measurement of body fat is difficult, diagnosis is typically based on body mass index (BMI) percentiles. It is recognized as a major global public health concern due to its rising prevalence and association with numerous long-term health complications.
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Childhood obesity tripled over 50 years while mothers entered the workforce en masse.
“The obesity, the childhood obesity, which tripled in the last 50 years, happened at the same time. Mothers left the home en masse”
Open the episode · The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113Listen at 1:39:32
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