Sex Differences in Vascular Compliance in Normal-Weight but Not Obese Boys and Girls: The Effect of Body Composition

• প্রধান লেখক: Jeanie B. Tryggestad (লেখক), David M. Thompson (লেখক), Kenneth C. Copeland (লেখক), Kevin R. Short (লেখক)
• বিন্যাস: গ্রন্থ
• প্রকাশিত: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• বিষয়গুলি: article
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Objectives. To determine the effect of sex and obesity on vascular function in children and explore potential mechanisms that account for differences in vascular function. Methods. Participants were 61 (30 boys) normal-weight (BMI 25-75% ile for age and sex) and 62 (30 boys) obese (BMI ≥ 95% ile) ch...