Cardiometabolic risk in pediatric populations has emerged as a critical public health challenge, particularly in countries undergoing rapid nutritional and epidemiological transitions such as Mexico. This study provides a multilevel public health assessment of nutrition-related indicators, dyslipidemia, and arterial hypertension among children residing in socioeconomically contrasting zones. Drawing upon national epidemiological surveys, socioeconomic stratification indices, and comparative international evidence, the paper examines how structural inequality, dietary patterns, and early-life metabolic disruptions interact to shape pediatric cardiometabolic risk profiles.
Evidence indicates that dyslipidemia and elevated blood pressure are increasingly prevalent even among non-obese children, highlighting the complexity of early metabolic dysregulation (Guerrero-Romero & Rodríguez-Morán, 2006). Socioeconomic gradients further intensify risk exposure, with marginalized regions exhibiting higher vulnerability due to limited access to nutritious diets and preventive healthcare services. The study integrates findings from Mexico and international contexts to construct a multilevel analytical framework linking macro-structural deprivation to micro-level physiological outcomes.
The results underscore that pediatric cardiometabolic risk is not solely determined by individual lifestyle factors but is deeply embedded in structural and environmental inequalities. The findings emphasize the necessity for integrated public health interventions targeting nutrition, early screening, and socioeconomically sensitive policy design.