Distribution and association of hs-CRP with cardiovascular risk variables of metabolic syndrome in adolescent learners
Objective: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its associated cardiovascular risk are on the increase in children. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) has emerged as a useful marker for inflammation associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Our aim was to determine the distribut...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012-06-01
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Series: | African Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/10 |