Choroby cywilizacyjne w wieku rozwojowym - zespół metaboliczny u dzieci łódzkich w okresie dojrzewania

Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 32% children with body mass excess. Discrete single elements of metabolic syndrome, elicited in almost all overweighed or obese children may determine early symptom of metabolic disturbances leading to initiation of this syndrome. Results of this study indicate the urgent necessity in introduction of early prevention of metabolic syndrome, particularly body mass excess, by general education concerning appropriate nutrition and physical activity.