A follow-up study of serum cholesterol and lipoproteins in children: The effect of diet and apolipoprotein E on cholesterol metabolism, tracking, and screening

Academic Dissertation To be presented by permission of the Medical Faculty of the University of Helsinki for public criticism in the Auditorium of the Hospital for Children and Adolescents, This thesis is based on the following original articles, referred to in the text by roman numerals shown below. In addition, some previously unpublished data are presented. Exclusive breast-feeding and weaning: Effect on serum cholesterol and lipoprotein concentrations in infants during the first year of life. Tracking of serum cholesterol and lipoprotein levels from the first year of life. phenotype determines serum cholesterol in infants during both high-cholesterol breast feeding and low-cholesterol formula feeding. phenotype has a strong influence on tracking of serum cholesterol and lipoprotein levels in children: a follow-up study from birth to the age of 11 years.