The Use of the Arm Circumference as a Measure to Detect Underweight in Individuals Aged 60 Years or Older Living in Costa Rica
[Objective]: This investigation focuses on the association between arm circumference and body mass index, and the estimation of cutoff values of this arm measurement for identifying low weight in Costa Rican residents aged 60 years and over. [Methods]: The study included a total of 2514 persons 60 y...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Uniciencia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/uniciencia/article/view/17157 |