Metabolic syndrome and associated factors in children and adolescents of a Brazilian municipality

Metabolic syndrome and associated factors in children and adolescents of a Brazilian municipality

Background: the risk factors associated to metabolic syndrome (MS) have been extensively studied in adults, but in children and adolescents it is poorly explored. Objective: To identify the prevalence of MS and associated factors in children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 540...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline Costa Dias Pitangueira, Luciana Rodrigues Silva, Mônica Leila Portela de Santana, Maria da Conceição Monteiro da Silva, Priscila Ribas de Farias Costa, Vânia D´Almeida, Ana Marlúcia de Oliveira Assis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arán Ediciones, S. L. 2014-04-01
Series:Nutrición Hospitalaria
Subjects:
Síndrome metabólico X
Obesidad
Homocis-teína
Cisteína
Niños
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