Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The prevalence of obesity is on the increase, and consequently metabolic syndrome is also becoming a serious health problem in children and adolescents all over the world. This review attempts to summarize the recent literature on metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY:
Metabolic syndrome prevalence in children and adolescents is on the increase. Therefore, the emphasis in all studies and programs related to metabolic syndrome should be focused on prevention, early detection of metabolic risk factors and interventions that will have a significant impact on future adult health.
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Authors | Sukran Poyrazoglu, Firdevs Bas, Feyza Darendeliler |
Journal | Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity
(Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes)
Vol. 21
Issue 1
Pg. 56-63
(Feb 2014)
ISSN: 1752-2978 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24247648
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Blood Glucose
- Body Mass Index
- Cardiovascular Diseases
(prevention & control)
- Child
- Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
(prevention & control)
- Diabetic Angiopathies
(prevention & control)
- Dyslipidemias
(epidemiology, metabolism, physiopathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Insulin Resistance
- Male
- Metabolic Syndrome
(epidemiology, metabolism, physiopathology)
- Obesity
(complications, metabolism, physiopathology)
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
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