Derivation of anthropometric cut-off levels to define CVD risk in Sri Lankan adults.
Obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Anthropometric cut-off values derived for Caucasians may not be applicable to other populations. The main objective of the present study was to derive population-specific anthropometric cut-off values to define high CVD risk for Sri Lankan ad...
Main Authors: | Katulanda, P, Jayawardena, M, Sheriff, M, Matthews, DR |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2011
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