Children with high BMI have adverse heart disease risk factors at adolescence

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Children with high BMI have adverse heart disease risk factors at adolescence

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Children who have a high body mass index (BMI) between 9 and 12 years of age are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood insulin levels (all risk factors for developing heart disease) by the time they reach adolescence, according to a study published today.

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A high BMI in childhood linked to greater heart disease risk in adolescence

eurekalert.org — “Children who have a high body mass index (BMI) between 9 and 12 years of age are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood insulin levels (all risk factors for developing heart disease) by the time they reach adolescence, according to a study published on bmj.com today.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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sciencedaily.com — “Children who have a high body mass index (BMI) between 9 and 12 years of age are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood insulin levels (all risk factors for developing heart disease) by the time they reach adolescence, according to a new study.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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