Combination of BMI and Waist Circumference for Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Whites

Volume: 12, Issue: 4, Pages: 633 - 645
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Abstract
Objective: BMI (kilograms per meters squared) and waist circumference (WC) (measured in centimeters) are each associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, a combination of the two may be more effective in identifying subjects at risk than either alone. The present study sought to identify the combination of BMI and WC that has the strongest association with CVD risk factors in whites. Research Methods and...
Paper Details
Title
Combination of BMI and Waist Circumference for Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Whites
Published Date
Apr 1, 2004
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
633 - 645
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