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Int J Sports Med 2002; 23(S1): 39-43
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-28460
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Tracking of Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins from Childhood to Dyslipidemia in Adults: The Bogalusa Heart Study

T.  A.  Nicklas1 , S.  P.  von Duvillard2 , G.  S.  Berenson3
  • 1Professor of Pediatrics, Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
  • 2Professor and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, Department of PE & Exercise Science, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
  • 3Professor and Director of the Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health, Department of Epidemiology, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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13 May 2002 (online)

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Abstract

Our data demonstrate that serum lipid and lipoprotein levels continue to track from childhood into young adulthood. The persistence and clustering of multiple CVD risk factors from childhood to adulthood and the impact of obesity in this regard point to the need for preventive measures aimed at developing healthy lifestyles early in life. Adverse levels of LDL-C in childhood persist over time, progress to adult dyslipidemias, and relate to obesity and hypertension as well. NCEP guidelines which classify CVD risk on the basis of LDL-C level, are helpful in targeting individuals at risk early in life.

Key words

Dyslipidemia - lipids - lipoproteins - tracking

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G. S. Berenson, MD

Professor and Director of the Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health · Department of Epidemiology, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

1440 Canal St., Suite 2140 · New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 · USA ·

Phone: +1-504-585-7182

Fax: +1-504-585-7194

Email: berenson@tulane.edu

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