March 1, 1989Journal of Internal Medicine
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in 16–19‐year‐old teenagers
Population
293 Danish school children (124 boys and 169 girls), 16-19 years of age
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
Indicates cardiovascular risk factors in Danish adolescents; extends prior epidemiological data but remains hypothesis-generating.
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Population
293 Danish school children (124 boys and 169 girls), 16-19 years of age
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Outcome
Cardiovascular risk factor profile including blood pressure, blood lipids, body fat content, maximal aerobic power, alcohol consumption, and smoking habitssurrogate
A notable proportion of Danish teenagers exhibit elevated blood pressure and total cholesterol levels, highlighting the presence of cardiovascular risk factors early in life.
Cite This Study
Andersen et al. (1989) studied this question.