Sex differences in the associations of body size and body shape with platelets in the UK Biobank cohort
Highlights We examined a large middle-aged population-based cohort, excluding participants with prevalent cancer, endocrine and metabolic conditions, and severe illnesses. Body mass index (BMI) was associated positively with platelet count in women (strongest in pre-menopausal women) and inversely i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00494-y |