Cardiovascular risk factors in severely obese adolescents: the Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS) study
MP Michalsky, TH Inge, M Simmons, TM Jenkins… - JAMA …, 2015 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Severe obesity is increasingly common in the adolescent population but, as of
yet, very little information exists regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in this group.
Objective To assess the baseline prevalence and predictors of CVD risks among severely
obese adolescents undergoing weight-loss surgery. Design, Setting, and Participants A
prospective cohort study was conducted from February 28, 2007, to December 30, 2011, at
the following 5 adolescent weight-loss surgery centers in the United States: Nationwide …
yet, very little information exists regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in this group.
Objective To assess the baseline prevalence and predictors of CVD risks among severely
obese adolescents undergoing weight-loss surgery. Design, Setting, and Participants A
prospective cohort study was conducted from February 28, 2007, to December 30, 2011, at
the following 5 adolescent weight-loss surgery centers in the United States: Nationwide …