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Editorial

A metabolic syndrome severity score to estimate risk in adolescents and adults: current evidence and future potential

Arthur M. LeeDivision of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USAView further author information
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Matthew J. GurkaDepartment of Health Outcomes and Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USAView further author information
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Mark D. DeBoerDivision of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA;Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 411-413 | Received 11 Dec 2015, Accepted 14 Jan 2016, Published online: 12 Feb 2016

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