Relationship between Serum Cholesterol and body mass index in Nigeria schoolchildren aged 2-15 years

Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between BMI and serum cholesterol. BMI which is non-invasive is recommended as a screening tool for cardiovascular risk in settings where serum cholesterol cannot be routinely estimated.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 31, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Nwaiwu, O., Ibe, B. C. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research