Dyslipidemia in Children and Adolescents: When and How to Diagnose and Treat?

Recently, the incidence and prevalence of obesity and dyslipidemia are increasing. Dyslipidemia is associated with significant comorbidities and complications, and with cardiovascular risk factors (obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and smoking). The main objectives of this article are that de...

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Published inPediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 85 - 92
Main Author Yoon, Jung Min
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 2014
Subjects
Obesity
Treatment
Dyslipidemias
Diagnosis
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Summary:Recently, the incidence and prevalence of obesity and dyslipidemia are increasing. Dyslipidemia is associated with significant comorbidities and complications, and with cardiovascular risk factors (obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and smoking). The main objectives of this article are that describe the prevalence of dyslipidemia in Korean children and adolescents and review the diagnosis and management of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201424566495521
ISSN:2234-8646
2234-8840