Article
Plasma lipid profile in obese children and in children with hereditary predisposition to coronary heart disease.
Japanese heart journal - 1 Jul 1992
Paç F A, Yigitoglu M R, Kalayci A G, Adam B, Atesal S, Kürkcüoglu M
Abstract excerpt
This study examined risk factors for coronary disease and plasma triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL cholesterol (C), Apo A-1, and Apo B lipoprotein levels in obese children (n = 107) aged 9-12 years old and in children (n = 64) hereditarily predisposed to coronary heart disease (CHD). In the latter group, children's fathers had a history of MI before 50 years of age. A control group of 30 children was...
Topics
- Child
- Cholesterol
- Coronary Disease
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Lipids
- Male
- Obesity
- Risk Factors
- Triglycerides