Comparison of the established definition criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome between overweight and obese children in Vojvodina

Background/Aim. Metabolic syndrome is a clinical term which encompasses obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, as well as an increased risk of the development of diabetes mellitus type 2 and cardiovascular disorders in early adulthood. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is in...

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Main Authors: Vorgučin Ivana, Vlaški Jovan, Naumović Nada, Katanić Dragan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2011-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2011/0042-84501106500V.pdf