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Waist circumference and not body mass index explains obesity-related health risk
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2004 · Vol. 79(3) · pp. 379–384
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietNutritional Studies and DietObesity and Health PracticesOverweightMedicineWaistBody mass indexDyslipidemiaObesityComorbidityMetabolic syndromeOdds ratioInternal medicine
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AbdomenAdultBody ConstitutionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHyperlipidemiasHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedNutrition SurveysObesityPredictive Value of TestsRegression AnalysisRisk Factors
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