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[Multi-metabolic syndrome in obese children]
Orvosi Hetilap
|March 12, 1995
Summary
Multimetabolic syndrome affects 16-19.6% of obese children, with no sex difference. Longer obesity duration, not waist-hip ratio, indicates higher risk, suggesting a developmental process.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Obesity Research
Context:
- Multimetabolic syndrome is a growing concern in childhood obesity.
- Early identification is crucial for intervention.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of multimetabolic syndrome in obese children.
- To explore potential contributing factors and identify predictive markers.
Summary:
- 114 obese children (63 boys, 51 girls) were assessed for multimetabolic syndrome.
- Prevalence was 16% in boys and 19.6% in girls, with no significant sex difference.
- Longer obesity duration was associated with multimetabolic syndrome, suggesting a progressive development.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant prevalence of multimetabolic syndrome in obese children.
- Underscores the importance of early detection and preventive strategies.
- Suggests obesity duration is a key factor in syndrome development, not solely anthropometric measures.