ATHEROGENIC INDEX OF PLASMA IN SCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 6-12 YEARS IN CALABAR, NIGER-DELTA REGION OF SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Author(s): Egorp Ineji Ogberachi; Chimereze Amajor Anthony; Chigozie Uzomba Ikechukwu; Ekaette Nsa Itam; Maxwell Anah Udoh; Imaobong Etuk Saturday
Institute(s): Department of Paediatrics, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross-river State
Volume 5 / Issue 1
Abstract
Despite evidence that Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) may be useful for prediction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, there is paucity of research on the index among children in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed at assessing pattern and factors associated with abnormal AIP among children in Nigeria.
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