Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

Original Article

Serum Leptin Concentrations in Extremely Obese Childen

Yon Ho Choe, In Young Hyun

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(8):1136-1140. Published online August 15, 1999

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is a difference in leptin concentrations between those of children of normal weight and extremely obese children. Methods : We measured serum concentrations of leptin in 70 extremely obese subjects(7 to 12 years, 20 girls and 50 boys), whose serums had been frozen at -70℃. Height, weight, obesity index,...

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The Percentiles of Body Mass Index and Trend of Obesity in Schoolage Children in Seoul

Min Ji Kim, Jin Seop Kang, Jae Wook Go, Young Jin Hong, Don Hee Ahn, Do Myung Paek, Yun Joo Kang, Sung Jae Suh

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(6):756-764. Published online June 15, 1999

Purpose : Many authors have reported that obesity is a serious health problem in schoolage children and adolescents and recently obese children are increasing. Accurate diagnosis is needed to estimate the prevalence rate and trend of obesity. We studied body mass index(BMI) percentile for age and sex as a reliable and valid screening for adiposity. Methods : We measured...

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Serum Leptin Concentrations in Korean Children

Yon Ho Choe, Soon Ki Kim, Young Hyun

Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(7):960-965. Published online July 15, 1998

Purpose : Leptin is the product of the ob gene secreted by adipocyte. This study investigated whether leptin concentrations were elevated in obese children and the relationship between leptin concentrations and gender, and age in Korean children. Methods : We measured serum concentrations of leptin in 124 subjects(10 to 18 years, 62 girls and 62 boys). Height, weight, obesity index, and...

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