- Original Article
- Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children
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Jin Ha Chang, Duk Hee Kim, Ho-Seong Kim, In Kyoung Choi, My Young Cheong, Dong Kee Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2004;47(11):1149-1156. Published online November 15, 2004
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Purpose : Obesity has been known to be a cause of insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, and along with coronary artery disease and diabetes, is associated with metabolic syndrome(MS). This study aimed to ascertain the cause and prevalence of MS in obese children and adolescents.
Methods : Two hundred and seventy-seven school children, who showed more than a 95th percentile of body... |
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