Anthropometric and metabolic pattern in obese Egyptian children: its association with C-reactive protein
Abstract Background Obesity is the most common chronic metabolic disease in children. The global prevalence of obesity has doubled from 1990 to 2015. Worryingly, the increase is more in children than adults. It has reached epidemic ranges and is a significant global problem. High-sensitivity C-react...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-07-01
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Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43054-020-00030-2 |