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Waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio are better predictors of cardiovascular disease risk factors in children than body mass index
International Journal of Obesity · 2000 · Vol. 24(11) · pp. 1453–1458
SC Savva✉(Cyprus Research and Academic Network)Michael TornaritisM E SavvaYiannis KouridesA PanagiN SilikiotouConstance GeorgiouAnthony Kafatos(University of Crete)
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietBody Composition Measurement TechniquesBirth, Development, and HealthWaistMedicineBody mass indexWaist-to-height ratioInternal medicineCircumferenceBlood pressureMetabolic syndromePercentileObesity
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Adipose TissueAdolescentAnthropometryBlood PressureBody CompositionBody ConstitutionBody HeightCardiovascular DiseasesChildFemaleForecastingGreeceHumansLipidsMale
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