High blood pressure and overweight in children with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease: a nationwide population-based cohort study

Abstract Purpose Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) and its association with cardiovascular diseases, obesity and hypertension has been consistently observed but remains cloudy. This study aimed to investigate the presence of hypertension and overweight/obesity at diagnosis of LCPD and at a 2-year fo...

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Main Authors: Gabriella B. Mörlin, Yasmin D. Hailer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03889-9