[Atherosclerotic risk factors in adolescence]
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of atherosclerotic risk factors on adolescence. METHODS: Nonsystematic literature review. RESULTS: The progression and severity of atherosclerosis are related to the presence (number), magnitude and duration of some risk factors. CONCLUSIONS: Preventive health measures should be early implemented in order to ensure a healthy childhood and adolescence, and avoid future cardiovascular disease.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Jornal de pediatria
دوره 77 Suppl 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001