Spurs form on the posteriorolecranon at the triceps insertion, and osteophytes form along thearticular margin.Figure 1 A small olecranon spur is seen on the right olecranonof a skeleton in Bernard Albinusâ 1747 publication Tabulae sceletiet musculorum corporis. Image courtesy of the National Libraryof Medicine.
The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits. This rise in the number of overweight children is disturbing, because it causes health problems and can lead to social problems.
Child Obesity in America: There are plenty of statistics available that prove child obesity in America is at epidemic levels. In the last 30 years the number of children who are overweight has tripled to 15%. When you add the overweight and obese statistics together, the problem becomes crystal clear. One-third of the nation's children are carrying too much weight. There are lots of reasons why child obesity in America is on the rise.