Open AccessPediatric metabolic syndrome
Author(s) -
Abigail Felix,
Rita Marie John
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000559841.45754.73
Subject(s) - metabolic syndrome , medicine , intensive care medicine , obesity , pathophysiology , disease , clinical practice , pediatrics , physical therapy
Although the prevalence of obesity and its related complications are increasing among pediatric patients, appropriate management can prevent chronic disease. This article will present an overview of metabolic syndrome, pediatric metabolic syndrome guidelines, pathophysiology, associated risk factors, and clinical practice implications.