hrp0084p3-894 | Fat | ESPE2015

Metabolic Syndrome and Inflammatory Markers in Obese Children at Chiang Mai University Hospital

Sontichai Watchareewan , Dejkhamron Prapai , Unachak Kevalee , Kongtaweelert Prachya

Background: Inflammatory markers in obesity with metabolic syndrome (MS) have been postulated to be associated with development of CVS diseases in adults.Objective: To study inflammatory marker levels in obese children.Method: A cross-sectional study of obese children was conducted. Children with history of endogenous obesity, chronic diseases, drug ingestion/any acute illnesses within two weeks prior to enrolment were excluded. Fa...