A common variant in the FTO locus is associated with waist-hip ratio in Indian adolescents.

BACKGROUND: Common variants in the FTO locus, and near MC4R locus, have been shown to have a robust association with obesity in children and adults among various ethnic groups. Associations with obesity traits among Indian adolescents have not been determined. OBJECTIVE: To study the association of...

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Main Authors: Vasan, S, Fall, T, Job, V, Gu, H, Ingelsson, E, Brismar, K, Karpe, F, Thomas, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013