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Table 1 Known risk factors in childhood and adolescence for premature development of cardiovascular disease

From: Premature subclinical atherosclerosis in children and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A review considering preventive measures

Family disposition

Hypertension

Hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia

Insulin resistance

Obesity

Physical inactivity

Smoking

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Pediatric Rheumatology

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