Familial hypercholesterolaemia: A pilot study of parents' and children's concerns

Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics

Volumn 85, Issue 11, 1996, Pages 1307-1313

  Tonstad, S ^a  

^a OSLO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Norway)

Author keywords

Children; Cholesterol; Diet; Psychosocial function

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DIET; FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PARENT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUESTIONNAIRE; SCHOOL CHILD; SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY;

EID: 0029825234     PISSN: 08035253     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1996.tb13916.x     Document Type: Article

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