Continuous cardiometabolic risk score definitions in early childhood: a scoping review

Authors :: Catherine S Birken
Gita Wahi
Sarah Carsley
Laura N. Anderson
M. Kamel
Brendan T. Smith
Source :: Obesity Reviews. 19:1688-1699
Publication Year :: 2018
Publisher :: Wiley, 2018.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) in young children has been measured using various approaches, including a continuous summary score that incorporates components such as adiposity, lipids, metabolic factors and blood pressure. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to comprehensively review definitions of continuous CMR scores in children

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