Author/Authors :
Taheri, Fatemeh Department of Pediatrics - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand , Kazemi, Toba Department Of Cardiology - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand , Fesharakinia, Azita Department of Pediatric Nephrology - Vali-e-Asr Hospital - Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS), Birjand
Abstract :
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity
and mortality worldwide. CVD in Iran as in many
developing countries is increasing.[1] The relationship
between serum lipids and CVD has been identified. It
is known that atherosclerosis begins in childhood and
serum lipid concentrations in childhood are associated
with the development of atherosclerotic lesions.[2] Even
though CVD is not seen in children, but cardiac risk
factors such as dyslipidemia may be observed in childhood
and remain until adulthood.
Keywords :
CVD , LDL , schoolchildren , Iran
