2009•The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean MedicineRequires access

The Effects of Sobieum on Decrease of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity Index of Obese Children

Dong-Hyung Lee, Deog-Gon Kim

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Objectives The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Sobieum on decrease of BMI and obesity index of obese children. Methods 66 children (33 boys, 33 girls) were involved in this study. We measured height and weight for each time their visit, and calculated BMI and obesity index. Results After medication, BMI level and obesity index were significantly reduced (p

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Key concepts: Obesity, Body mass index, Medicine, Index (typography), Body volume index, Childhood obesity, Internal medicine, Pediatrics