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All issues > Volume 52(7); 2009

Review Article
Korean J Pediatr. 2009;52(7):737-744. Published online July 15, 2009.
Metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents
Young Mi YM Hong1
1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Correspondence Young Mi YM Hong ,Email: hongym@chollian.net
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome (MS) in children and adolescents has become a global public health problem. MS among Korean children and adolescents has been increasing significantly over the past decade. This paper aims to provide the currently available information on the MS in children and adolescents. This review focuses on the definition, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology and pathophysiology which may be helpful for the pediatrician in early identification and management of the MS in children and adolescents.

Keywords :Metabolic syndrome, Children, Adolescents, Waist circumference

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