Leptin, blood pressure, and left ventricular mass in obese adolescents
Background Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat and has become a major health problem in industrialized societies especially with regards to heart disease. Adipose tissue derived hormone (leptin) can cause obesity. Leptin acts to reduce food consumption and enhance energ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/375 |