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Original Article
Prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in Gunpo children of low economic status
Kyung Hee Yi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2008;51(12):1310-1314.   Published online December 15, 2008
Purpose : This study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in children from low-income families in Gunpo and to evaluate whether economic status affects the prevalence of obesity. Methods : Between October 2007 and March 2008, 341 children (167 girls and 174 boys; age, 6 to 13 years) were enrolled in this study. All these children came...