Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and risk of cardiovascular diseases in United States adults: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background As a new obesity-related index, the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) appears to be a good predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in East Asian populations. This study aimed to validate the association between WWI and CVD in United States (US) adults and also evaluate its rela...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03452-z |