| Atherosclerotic risk factors in adolescents. | |
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PMID: 17901667 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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METHODS: We studied 200 school going children age ranging 12-18 yr with regard to their nutritional intake, family history, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and lipid profile. RESULTS: It was observed that adolescents received less energy from carbohydrates and more from fats in comparison to the recommended standard. Sodium intake was found to be very high whereas fibre intake was low. The prevalence of hypertension was 1.5% and hypercholesterolemia 50%. The high prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was related mainly to dietary habits of these children. Thus our study shows that for the prevention of adult atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Indian population measures are urgently needed towards behavioral and life style modification including change in dietary habits. |
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Authors:
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Rajesh Dholpuria; Sadik Raja; B K Gupta; C K Chahar; R B Panwar; Rajeev Gupta; V P Purohit |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of pediatrics Volume: 74 ISSN: 0973-7693 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Pediatr Publication Date: 2007 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-28 Completed Date: 2007-11-08 Revised Date: 2009-07-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417442 Medline TA: Indian J Pediatr Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 823-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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S.P. Medical College and Associated Groups of Hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. |
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Adolescent Anthropometry Atherosclerosis / etiology* Child Energy Intake Female Humans Hypercholesterolemia / epidemiology Hypertension / epidemiology India / epidemiology Lipids / blood Male Nutritional Status Prevalence Risk Factors |
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