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Excess weight affects ~27% of CHD youth, linked to maternal excess weight and family dyslipidemia.
Cross-Sectional (n=316)
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Children with congenital heart disease have a high prevalence of excess weight (26.9%) and associated modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, highlighting the need for healthy lifestyle promotion in this vulnerable population.
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May support family-based counseling in pediatric CHD; hypothesis-generating for maternal and dyslipidemia links.
Barbiero et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Congenital heart disease (n=316). Excess weight vs. Underweight/Normal weight was evaluated on Prevalence of excess weight (BMI ≥ 85th percentile). The prevalence of excess weight in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease was 26.9%, which was significantly associated with maternal excess weight and family history of dyslipidemia.
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