Distribution of and Factors Associated With Serum Homocysteine Levels in Children

Stavroula K. Osganian, Meir J. Stampfer, Donna Spiegelman, Eric B. Rimm, Jeffrey A. Cutler, Henry A. Feldman, Larry S. Webber, Leslie A. Lytle, Linda Bausserman, Philip R. Nader

JAMA · 1999 · 156 citations · 40 references

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Abstract

The distribution of homocysteine levels in children is substantially lower than that observed for adults; however, a small percentage of children are still potentially at elevated risk for future cardiovascular disease. Serum folic acid may be an important determinant of homocysteine levels in children.

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