- Original Article
- Adolescent obesity and the elevation of aminotransferase levels
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Su Yeon Kim, Ho Jun Lee, Tae Su Park, Soo Geun Kim, Hye Jung Shin
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2006;49(10):1037-1041. Published online October 15, 2006
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Purpose : The prevalence of obesity and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH) was increased in adolescents. This study was performed to observe the prevalence of elevated aminotransferase levels in adolescents and to assess the correlations between aminotransferase levels and obesity related parameters(body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist to hip ratio and insulin level).
Methods : We obtained weight, height, waist circumference and... |
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