Abstract
Adolescent pregnancy and obesity are conditions with multifactorial etiologies and adverse medical consequences, linked to underlying deep-rooted social problems. This chapter firstly discusses global trends, factors contributing to and the consequences of adolescent pregnancies, followed by a discussion of trends, etiology and complications of obesity. Lastly, the chapter describes the problems related to pregnancy in obese adolescents and the care options for obese pregnant adolescents.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Obesity and Obstetrics |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780130000000 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Jun 2020 |
