Implications of the Revised Consensus Body Mass Indices for Asian Indians on Clinical Obstetric Practice
Background: The body mass index (BMI) categories for Asian Indians has been revised based on consensus guidelines. The revised guidelines categorize overweight as a BMI of 23.0 – 24.9 and obesity as a BMI≥25. Aim: To determine the change in prevalence of overweight and obese pregnant women, and...
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Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4212/8062_291213_8062_CE[Ra]_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_E(V)_PF2(PAG)p.pdf |