Abstract:It is currently known that the atherosclerosis process starts in childhood. 1 Thus, in order to decrease the number of cardiovascular events in the adult population, it was necessary to establish strategies aimed at preventing the development of risk factors in children. 2 Of these, obesity is one of the most accountable elements. Obesity and its consequences, especially in adolescents, has been an increasingly frequent reality in cardiologists' offices. 3 Studies have shown that a high body mass index means a… Show more
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