Association of Hypertension and Obesity with Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Children Aged 6–9 Years Old in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are known to begin early in life, but limited data on the relationship of obesity and hypertension with other known CVD risk factors, such as endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and chronic low-grade inflammation is available on children. In this cros...

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Main Authors: Edna N. Matjuda, Godwill A. Engwa, Prescilla B. Letswalo, Muhau M. Mungamba, Constance R. Sewani-Rusike, Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/4/25