Jeffrey M Saland1. 1. Department of Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA. jeff.saland@mssm.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Provides an update on the metabolic syndrome in childhood. RECENT FINDINGS: The metabolic syndrome is increasingly recognized among children. It is nearly exclusively encountered in overweight and obese individuals and is associated with atherosclerosis. Development and clustering of cardiovascular risk factors is influenced by many characteristics including heritable traits, prenatal and infantile influences, diet, physical activity, and socioeconomic status. SUMMARY: Epidemiological data have become mature in this area. Efforts to design and implement systems to prevent and treat the metabolic syndrome are required.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Provides an update on the metabolic syndrome in childhood. RECENT FINDINGS: The metabolic syndrome is increasingly recognized among children. It is nearly exclusively encountered in overweight and obese individuals and is associated with atherosclerosis. Development and clustering of cardiovascular risk factors is influenced by many characteristics including heritable traits, prenatal and infantile influences, diet, physical activity, and socioeconomic status. SUMMARY: Epidemiological data have become mature in this area. Efforts to design and implement systems to prevent and treat the metabolic syndrome are required.
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