The impact of IGF-I, puberty and obesity on early retinopathy in children: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsRetinal vascular changes may become evident as an early complication of overweight and obesity, even during childhood and adolescence. Relatively high levels of IGF-I during this phase may act as an additional risk factor for microvascular damage. The screening for retinopathy should be proposed to all children and adolescents with overweight/obesity.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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