Browsing by Author "Yousef, Mervat"
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Association of lipid profile and waist circumference as cardiovascular risk factors for overweight and obesity among school children in Qatar
Rizk, Nasser M.; Yousef, Mervat ( Dove Medical Press , 2012 , Article)Background: Childhood obesity is a national as well as worldwide problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of overweight and obesity among Qatari children with lipid profile and waist circumference as ... -
A pilot study on metabolic syndrome and its associated features among Qatari schoolchildren
Rizk, Nasser; Amin, Mona; Yousef, Mervat ( Dove Medical Press , 2011 , Article)Aim: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the individual features of the metabolic syndrome (MeS) and its frequency in Qatari schoolchildren aged 6-12 years. Background: MeS has a strong future risk for development of diabetes ...