Deterioration of endothelial function and carotid intima-media thickness in Tibetan male adolescents exposed to second-hand smoke
Introduction: It has been commonly accepted that second-hand smoke (SHS) is associated with atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. There is growing evidence that the changes might begin in childhood. Unfortunately, no study has focused on the early atherosclerosis of Tibetan adolescents expose...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2012-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320312440901 |