Abstract
The metabolic syndrome and adult manifestation of prediabetes and diabetes are major public health problems that begin in childhood. Prevention must be considered as a serious public health issue. Health education and health promotion of school children needs incorporation as a community effort.
Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
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Cardiovascular Diseases / metabolism*
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Child
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Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology
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Diabetes Mellitus / etiology
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Diabetes Mellitus / metabolism
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Humans
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Metabolic Syndrome / epidemiology
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Metabolic Syndrome / etiology
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Metabolic Syndrome / metabolism*
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Obesity / complications*
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Obesity / epidemiology
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Obesity / metabolism
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors