Distribution of and Factors Associated With Serum Homocysteine Levels in Children.

Considers evidence which suggests that homocysteine is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults, though little information exists on homocysteine levels in children. Study to describe the distribution of serum homocysteine concentrations among children and to examine the association between homocysteine levels and several characteristics, including serum levels of folic acid and vitamins B12 and B6; Design; Setting; Participants; Main outcome measure; Results; Conclusions.