The Influence of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors on Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Children
Pediatric obesity is a major health concern today, which pre-disposes individuals to metabolic syndrome (MS), and the risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Use of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) is recognized as non-invasive way to assess vascular health. The objective of this study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Global Pediatric Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X20987453 |