Title of article
Alarming increase in the prevalence of childhood dyslipidemia in elementary schoolchildren in East of Iran
Author/Authors
Taheri, Fatemeh Department of Pediatrics - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand , Kazemi, Toba Department Of Cardiology - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand , Fesharakinia, Azita Department of Pediatric Nephrology - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand
Pages
2
From page
383
To page
384
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. CVD in Iran as in many
developing countries is increasing.[1] The relationship
between serum lipids and CVD has been identified. It
is known that atherosclerosis begins in childhood and
serum lipid concentrations in childhood are associated
with the development of atherosclerotic lesions.[2] Even
though CVD is not seen in children, but cardiac risk
factors such as dyslipidemia may be observed in childhood
and remain until adulthood.
Keywords
CVD , LDL , schoolchildren , Iran
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2432639
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