Metabolic syndrome in overweight children from the city of Botucatu - São Paulo State - Brazil: agreement among six diagnostic criteria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The metabolic syndrome has been described in children; however, a standard criterion has not been established for its diagnosis. Also, few studies have been conducted to specifically observe the possible existence of agreement among...

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Main Authors: Rinaldi Ana, Pimentel Gustavo D, Pereira Avany F, Gabriel Gleice FCP, Moreto Fernando, Burini Roberto C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/2/1/39