Affiliations: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine,
Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey | Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine,
Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey | Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine,
Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
Note: [] Corresponding author: Murat Aydin, Department of Biochemistry,
Namık Kemal University, Namık Kemal Mahallesi Kampus Caddesi No: 1,
59100-Merkez-Tekirdag, Turkey. Tel.: +90 2822505162; Fax: +90 2822509928;
E-mail: drmurataydin@hotmail.com
Abstract: In this study, the mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet
distribution width (PDW) parameters in obese children and the control group
were compared with the amount of fast food consumed in the diet to determine
whether there is a correlation. After the patients' medical records were
examined, parameters such as height, body weight, waist circumference, and hip
circumference measurements were recorded. Among the study patients, those whose
complete blood counts were tested due to medical requirements or routine
check-ups were included, and the patients' MPV and PDW were evaluated. The MPV
and PDW concentrations of obese children were significantly higher than those
of healthy controls. There was a positive correlation between fast food
consumption, and MPV and PDW. In the presence of obesity and excessive
consumption of fast food, increased MPV concentrations might trigger the
pathogenesis of atherosclerosis starting from childhood years onward.
Therefore, in this age group obesity should be controlled with diet and other
treatment methods to prevent the mortality and morbidity that might ensue in
adult years.
Keywords: Obesity, mean platelet volume, fast food, platelet distribution width
