Pediatric Obesity is the Topic on the next live Call the Doctor on WVIA PITTSTON, PA (wvia) - Pediatric Obesity is the topic of discussion on the next live Call the Doctor on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. on WVIA TV.

Obesity in children and adolescents is a complex disorder that has increased in prevalence significantly in recent years. Being overweight puts children at risk for many health problems. Including type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of adult-onset obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Many factors, including genetics, environment, metabolism, lifestyle, and eating habits, are believed to play a role in the development of obesity. However, more than 90% of cases are idiopathic; less than 10% are associated with hormonal or genetic causes.

Joining Moderator George Thomas are Jeffery R. Kile, M.D., M.H.A., Pediatrician, Medical Director at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, William Cochran, Geisinger Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Vice-chairman of Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital, Stephan Glicken, MD,FAAP, Pediatrician with the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, and Marsha Foy, M.A., R.D., CDE, Diabetes Program Coordinator and Dietitian at Community Medical Center.

Viewers may call in questions during the live show at 1-800-326-9842 or submit their questions online at http://wviatv.org/live-show-comments.

An encore broadcast of this episode will air Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. on WVIA-TV.

Within 24 hours of its live presentation this program will be made available online on WVIA ON DEMAND at http://wviaondemand.org/contusmore/?playid=2.

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