The genetic underpinnings of body fat distribution
<h4>Introduction</h4> <p>Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kilograms/meter^2 , has reached epidemic proportions: people who are overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m^2 ) or obese now comprise more than 25% of the world’s population. Obese individuals have a higher...
Main Authors: | Pulit, S, Laber, S, Glastonbury, C, Lindgren, C |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Taylor and Francis
2017
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