Cardiovascular screening program in children in Budapest

Abstract

IntroductIon obesity and hypertension are two most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (1, 2). obesity is one of the most common health problems of the developed countries. the prevalence is increasing among adults and children alike. In Hungary, the prevalence in children is 9-10%. In 1998, WHo (World Health organization) classified obesity as a disease. obesity, and other metabolic, endocrine and musculoskeletal diseases that are caused by obesity are seen as one of the biggest public health-related problem nowadays. obesity increases the morbidity and mortality in all the populations.