Subtle inflammation: a possible mechanism of future cardiovascular risk in obese children

Subtle inflammation: a possible mechanism of future cardiovascular risk in obese children

PurposeThe risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown to be associated with systemic inflammation in obese adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of MetS and its relation to inflammatory markers in obese Thai children.MethodsA cross-sec...

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Main Authors: Watchareewan Sontichai, Prapai Dejkhamron, Peraphan Pothacharoen, Prachya Kongtaweelert, Kevalee Unachak, Nuthapong Ukarapol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2017-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Inflammatory markers
Childhood obesity
Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-60-359.pdf

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