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. 2019 Jul;44(7):18-25.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000559841.45754.73.

Pediatric metabolic syndrome

Abigail Felix  1 , Rita Marie John
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Pediatric metabolic syndrome

Abigail Felix et al. Nurse Pract. 2019 Jul.

Abstract

Although the prevalence of obesity and its related complications are increasing among pediatric patients, appropriate management can prevent chronic disease. This article will present an overview of metabolic syndrome, pediatric metabolic syndrome guidelines, pathophysiology, associated risk factors, and clinical practice implications.

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