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  • Hypercholesterolaemia
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypercholesterolaemia/
    and sex specific norms For practical purposes, LDL-C ≥3.5 mmol/L in childhood is considered elevated … children Early detection is essential, as atherosclerosis begins in childhood There is currently …, nephrotic syndrome Medication use, eg steroids, atypical antipsychotics, some antiepileptics Obesity …
  • Hypertension in children and adolescents
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Hypertension_in_children_and_adolescents/
    ) Hypertension in childhood is a key predictor of risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease and end organ … >6 years old and is generally associated with obesity or a family history of hypertension Secondary … Assessment Risk factors Overweight/obesity Male sex Family history of hypertension Low birth weight …
  • Vulval and vaginal conditions
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_and_vaginal_conditions/
    , tight clothing, wet swimming costumes, obesity) Poor hygiene Irritants (soap residue, bubble baths … Educ Prac Ed 2021; 106:333-340. Clare CA, Yeh J. Vulvodynia in adolescence: childhood vulvar pain …
  • Influenza
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Influenza/
    , chronic kidney disease, diabetes, obesity >95 th centile Genetic syndrome eg trisomy 21 Neuromuscular … BF, Håberg SE, Oakley L. Influenza hospitalizations during childhood in children born preterm …
  • Micronutrient deficiency
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Micronutrient_deficiency/
    is common in early childhood and generally resolves over time  These patterns of eating behaviour are often … and tetany Lack of skin exposure to sun Dark skin Obesity Liver/renal failure Gastrointestinal disease …