The feasibility of two anthropometric indices to identify metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors in obese and overweight adults

Volume: 57, Pages: 194 - 201
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
A body shape index (ABSI) and body roundness index (BRI) were reported to predict diabetes and hypertension in general population, but their validity was regularly questioned. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether ABSI and BRI are the best anthropometric indices to reflect metabolic syndrome (MetS), insulin resistance (IR), and inflammatory factors in obese and overweight Chinese adults. Cross-sectional data on sociodemographic,...
Paper Details
Title
The feasibility of two anthropometric indices to identify metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors in obese and overweight adults
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Journal
Volume
57
Pages
194 - 201
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