hrp0097p1-465 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2023

When a pandemic hits another pandemic: the rising overweight and obesity in children in North Macedonia

Arjeta Raufi , Maneva Konstandina Kuzevska , Konstantinova Marina Krstevska , Naser Durmishi

Key Words: Childhood obesity, Prevalence, Covid-19, N. Macedonia Abstract Childhood obesity is a growing concern and a worldwide pandemic. North Macedonia, a small middle-income country with a population of around 2 million, is among the top 10 countries in Europe with a high prevalence of overweight and obesity.  The aim of this study is to observe how the COVID-19 pandemic ...

hrp0097p1-473 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2023

Metabolic Profile of Obese North Macedonian children and adolescents

Krstevska Konstantinova Marina , Kuzevska Maneva Konstandina , Sukarova-Angelovska Elena , Janchevska Aleksandra , Bojadzieva Sonja , Koceva Svetlana , Gjurkova Beti , Tankoska Maja , Raufi Arjeta , Paruleska Elena , Teov Bojan , Beqiri Ardiana

Introduction: Obesity in children and adolescents is increasing, and represents a global concern regarding future health related consequences. It has been classified as a disease that affects a large number of individuals.Materials and Methods: We have recruited 119 obese children and adolescents from our outpatient Pediatric Endocrine Clinic for metabolic evaluation between the year 2018-2022. There was a 2year disconti...