Indices of obesity derived from height and weight in a Nigerian adult population

Obesity is a rapidly growing health risk all over the world. Even in mild degrees, it has serious adverse effects and is associated with diminished life span. The study was aimed at determining the most suitable obesity index derived from height and weight in a young adult Nigerian population. A cro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian journal of medicine 2006-07, Vol.15 (3), p.219-221
Hauptverfasser:	Obikili, E N, Nwoye, L O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anthropometry Body Height Body Mass Index Body Weight Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Nigeria - epidemiology Obesity - epidemiology Obesity - physiopathology Universities
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