Can body mass index, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio and waist-height ratio predict the presence of multiple metabolic risk factors in Chinese subjects?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is associated with metabolic risk factors. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-height ratio (WHtR) are used to predict the risk of obesity related diseases. However, it has not been exa...

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Hoofdauteurs: Lu Liping, Tong Weiwei, Tong Guanghui, Liu Yong, Qin Xiaosong
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: BMC 2011-01-01
Reeks:BMC Public Health
Online toegang:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/35