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Odds of Cardiometabolic Diseases and Medications in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Rachel DumVonn WalterNeal J ThomasConrad Krawiec
Published in: Journal of child neurology (2023)
This study found patients with cerebral palsy classified as obese had higher odds of cardiometabolic comorbidity and medication codes that influence weight. Body mass index measurements are limited in this population but may be used cautiously to evaluate the body type of children with cerebral palsy and monitor cardiometabolic-associated comorbidity occurrence.
Keyphrases
  • children with cerebral palsy
  • body mass index
  • cerebral palsy
  • weight loss
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • risk assessment
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • healthcare
  • bariatric surgery
  • obese patients
  • adverse drug