Metabolic Syndrome
and Obesity in Childhood
and Adolescence

In this volume in our series ‘Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine,’ probably the most
common and most urgent clinical problem in pediatrics and adolescent medicine is
being covered by experts from around the world. The volume discusses pertinent and
prevalent topics such as the definition and clinical aspects of obesity. Additionally,

novel viewpoints and ideas for the future are presented; these will facilitate both in-
teraction with obese children and adolescents in a fair and appropriate way and col-
laboration with the individuals affected to seek appropriate and effective prevention

and treatment measures.