Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 119-125 , April 2010

Overweight and Central Adiposity in School-Age Children and Links With Hypertension

  • Janet C. Meininger, PhD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Janet C. Meininger, PhD, RN, FAAN.
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  • Christine A. Brosnan, DrPH, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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  • Mona A. Eissa, PhD, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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  • Thong Q. Nguyen, MS

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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  • Lisa R. Reyes, PhD, FNP

      Affiliations

    • Houston, TX
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  • Sandra L. Upchurch, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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  • Melinda Phillips, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
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  • Sharon Sterchy, EdD

      Affiliations

    • Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.09.003

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 119-125 , April 2010

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