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Direct and indirect effects of obesity on progression of carotid arterial injury in youth.

Zhiqian GaoPhilip R KhouryLawrence M DolanElaine M Urbina
Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)
Baseline adiposity drives increasing blood pressure and glucose in high-risk youth leading to accelerated accumulation of carotid arterial injury. Prevention of acquisition of obesity in youth is critical in slowing development of CV disease.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • blood pressure
  • weight gain
  • metabolic syndrome
  • young adults
  • weight loss
  • high fat diet induced
  • type diabetes
  • blood glucose
  • skeletal muscle
  • body mass index