What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

September 23, 2025Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Lipid Profile, Obesity Indicators and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in School-Aged Children and Adolescents: Sex-Specific Associations

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Cross-sectional analysis identifies sex-specific differences in lipid profiles and obesity in school-aged youth.

Higher rates of obesity and body fat were observed in children compared to adolescents, indicating early risks.
Among adolescents, girls had more lipid abnormalities, with elevated triglycerides linked to obesity and hypertension.
The study employed a cross-sectional approach to analyze data from 318 Polish youths aged 6 to 17.
Routine screenings focusing on lipid profiles in girls may prevent future cardiometabolic health issues.

Baran et al. (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark