AUTOPERCEPÇÃO DE SAÚDE E FATORES ASSOCIADOS À OBESIDADE EM ADOLESCENTES

Abstract

Obesity is a multifactorial disease characterized by the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue, leading to health complications. In 2020, approximately 22% of children aged 5 to 20 years were overweight or obese as a proportion of all children worldwide. Objectives: To highlight the causes associated with obesity during adolescence, describe its consequences, analyze the relationship with lifestyle habits (emphasizing eating habits and the family environment), and discuss self-image perception. Methodology: A literature review method was employed, with data collection conducted between July and November 2024. The review included texts published in the following bibliographic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and Nursing Database (BDENF), all accessed via the Virtual Health Library (BVS). Results: The initial search identified 805 articles. After reviewing titles and abstracts, 45 articles were selected. Following a full reading, 10 articles were excluded due to divergence from the research objective. Therefore, 13 articles were included in the literature review. Conclusion: Over the years, it can be estimated that the adolescent obese population will increase, with the main contributing factors being the social environment, family influences, and lifestyle habits.