Spectrum and management of dyslipidemia among children and adolescent / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Dyslipidemia has emerged as a major health problem in children and adolescent.Except for primary familial dyslipidemia,secondary dyslipidemia caused by obesity,metabolic syndrome and unhealthy life-style is increasingly prevalent in recent years.Life-style modification,such as dietary intervention and increasing physical activity,should be considered firstly for treating dyslipidemia in children and adolescent.Application of pharmacologic agents should follow strict indications including ages and types of dyslipidemia.