Improving Prediction Algorithms for Cardiometabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents

• Main Authors: Ulla Sovio (Author), Aine Skow (Author), Catherine Falconer (Author), Min Hae Park (Author), Russell M. Viner (Author), Sanjay Kinra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Clustering of abnormal metabolic traits, the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), has been associated with an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Several algorithms including the MetS and other risk factors exist for adults to predict the risk of CVD. We discuss the use of MetS scores and algorithms...