According to a joint survey conducted by the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Pediatric Foundation, released on June 23, 2022, the overweight and obesity rates of Hong Kong children have nearly doubled as the pandemic continues. With schools on stay-at-home orders due to coronavirus infections, children’s living habits have been disrupted significantly.
Pediatricians warn parents to correct their children’s living habits as soon as possible so their health won’t be negatively impacted.
Dr Lilian Wong Hiu-Lei, Secretary of Hong Kong pediatric foundation shared one of her patient cases as an example, “This patient was a 7 years old boy who weighed 29.5kg in 2020. A week ago he came for medical treatment due to respiratory tract issues. He weighed 52.5kg, similar to an adult and he has already reached the bar of child obesity. The boy’s parents were only aware that the son had gained weight but were shocked by the figure.”…