Evaluation of Waist Circumference Cut-off Values as a Marker for Fatty Liver among Japanese Workers

Objectives: Metabolic syndrome has received attention as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with particular importance attached to visceral fat accumulation, which is associated with lifestyle-related diseases and is strongly correlated with waist circumference. In this study, our aim is to p...

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Main Authors: Naomi Abe, Sumihisa Honda, Doosub Jahng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-12-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791112340067