Relationship between random blood glucose levels and body mass index among rural adults in north central Nigeria
Background Obesity, usually assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI), has been identified as one of the risk factors for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. However, there are mixed reports on the relationship between blood glucose levels and BMI . Objective The objective of this study was to determine the relat...
Main Authors: | Etukumana EA, Puepet FH, Obadofin MO |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2013-02-01
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Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/99 |
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