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Davis, Kristin – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), a cluster of cardiometabolic abnormalities including elevated waist circumference, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose, affects nearly 35% of American adults. The presence of MetS both predicts and contributes to the development of…
Descriptors: Metabolism, Diseases, Depression (Psychology), Eating Habits
Gonzales-Macias, Laura Denise – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Much of the literature on asthma is based on non-school data collected primarily in clinics. As asthma is given greater national attention, it is crucial to examine the educational consequences of the disease in the context of school where children spend much of their days. This study examines the educational impact of asthma on elementary and…
Descriptors: Diseases, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Urban Schools