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Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in children with type I diabetes: Part II

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetes is a major risk factor for premature morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD). In Part I of this two part series, physiologic risk factors for cardiovascular disease in children with diabetes were presented. In Part II lifestyle CVD risk factors in children with diabetes will be discussed. Dietary factors, smoking behavior, and activity level are the risk factors most amenable to intervention. Two case studies are included to show clinical application of the data presented.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/s0882-5963(97)80057-7

Authors: Terri H. Lipman, Laura L. Hayman, Carolyn E. Fabian

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Case Western Reserve University, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Research

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,730