Sir, - The report, "Severe childhood obesity linked to genetic disorder" (25th June), may lead readers to believe that all childhood obesity is genetic and potentially curable.biochemical basis. Most modern childhood obesity (a growing phenomenon) is related to indolence and indulgence - sugared drinks, calorific chews, computer games, videos.
Obesity is usually attributable to nurture and not to nature. The old adage that we dig our graves with our teeth remains pertinent. It's easy to blame the glands and the genes when in reality the problem resides in the gob. Yours, etc.,
Children's Hospital,
Temple Street,
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Dublin 1.