Adiposity indices and their higher predictive value for new-onset hypertension in metabolically healthy young women: findings from a population-based prospective cohort study

Abstract Background and aims The present study aimed to investigate the predictive ability of selected adiposity indices, such as body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), for new-onset hypertension in metabolically healthy Taiwanese...

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Main Authors: Rizki Amalia Gumilang, Yen-Chun Fan, Shang-Hao Wu, Chyi-Huey Bai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-03817-y