March 2008. Volume 4. Number 1

It is necessary to establish a uniform international standard for defining the metabolic syndrome in childhood and adolescence

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Reinehr T, de Sousa G, Toschke AM, Anler W. Comparison of metabolic syndrome prevalence using eight different definitions: a critical approach. Arch Dis Child. 2007;92:1067-72
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Reception date: 20/01/2008
Acceptance date: 01/02/2008
Publication date: 01/03/2008

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Gonzalez de Dios J, Cuestas E. Es necesario establecer un criterio internacional uniforme para definir síndrome metabólico en la infancia y adolescencia. Evid Pediatr. 2008;4:3.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Reinehr T, de Sousa G, Toschke AM, Anler W. Comparison of metabolic syndrome prevalence using eight different definitions: a critical approach. Arch Dis Child. 2007;92:1067-72
Reviewer: .
Correspondence: . Email:
Reception date: 20/01/2008
Acceptance date: 01/02/2008
Publication date: 01/03/2008

How to cite this article

Gonzalez de Dios J, Cuestas E. Es necesario establecer un criterio internacional uniforme para definir síndrome metabólico en la infancia y adolescencia. Evid Pediatr. 2008;4:3.

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