The association between A Body Shape Index and mortality: Results from an Australian cohort
Abstract
It is well recognised that obesity increases the risk of premature death. A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a formula that uses waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI) and height to predict risk of premature mortality, where a high score (Quartile 4) indicates that a person’s WC is more than expected given their height and weight. Our study examines the association between ABSI quartiles and all-cause-, cardiovascular- and cancer-related...
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Title
The association between A Body Shape Index and mortality: Results from an Australian cohort
Published Date
Jul 31, 2017
Journal
Volume
12
Issue
7
Pages
e0181244 - e0181244
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