The Effect of Obesity Degree on Childhood Pulmonary Function Tests

Background: Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic. It is related to several chronic diseases such as essential hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and renal disease. The relationship between the degree of obesity and lung functions is well defined in adults, but limited information is a...

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Main Authors: Emel Torun, Fatma Özgüç, Erkan Cakir, İlker Tolga Özgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2014-09-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=291