METABOLIC SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
Abstract:
Metabolic syndrome (MS) represents a clinical
entity recently described in children. In 2007, the
International Diabetes Foundation published a unique
definition for children and adolescents. The authors
present the definition according to age-groups, the
prevalence and the methods of prevention and treatment
of MS. Conclusions: the most important instrument for the
prevention of MS is the prevention or the treatment of
obesity. Educational programmes are needed for lifestyle
optimization as a measure for the prevention of MS.
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