Anthropometric Indexes for Predicting High Blood Pressure in Vietnamese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Integr Blood Press Control, 2020 Background The rate of hypertension and obesity is increasing in Vietnamese society. This study aimed to focus on assessing the relationship between anthropometric indexes (body mass index (BMI), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR ...
Nguyen Minh Q, Nguyen Vo MH.
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN POSTURAL BALANCE AND ANTHROPOMETRIC INDEXES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCHILDREN. [PDF]
Rev Paul Pediatr, 2018 To analyze the association between postural balance and anthropometric indicators in elementary school students.This cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative study included children enrolled in the first year of elementary school, of both sexes, in the age group of 6 to 7 years.
Lara S +6 more
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Association between anthropometric indexes and cardiovascular risk factors
Open Medicine, 2011 Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the associations of the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and risk factors of IHD in the Lithuanian population aged 25 to 70 years. The cross-sectional health survey was carried out in Kaunas, which is the second
Luksiene Dalia +5 more
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The effect of post discharge Kangaroo mother care with and without telephone advice on anthropometric indexes of preterm newborns: a randomized clinical trial [PDF]
BMC PediatricsBackground Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is recommended as a beneficial intervention to promote the wellbeing of preterm infants. This study evaluated the effect of KMC on anthropometric indexes in preterm newborns, with and without telephone advice (TA ...
Shima Shirazi +4 more
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Biyumikānīk-i varzishī, 2016 Objective: The main aim of the study was comparing the main anthropometric and biomechanics indexes in elite male adult Wushu athletes in both Taolu and Sanda disciplines.
azam daneshvar, Heydar Sadeghi
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TyG-BMI as a superior predictor of MAFLD and pre-MAFLD in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC GastroenterologyBackground Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), a highly prevalent global liver disorder, requires early diagnosis and treatment to delay progression, yet lacks simple diagnostic tools.
Xinru Huang +8 more
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Redefining Obesity in the Indonesian Population: The Critical Role of Waist-to-Height Ratio in Screening for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension [PDF]
Journal of Nutrition and MetabolismDiscussion: WHtR outperformed BMI, WC, and WHR in detecting DM and HTN in the Indonesian population. Additionally, lower cutoffs for overall (BMI) and abdominal obesity (WC) should be considered to enhance the sensitivity of anthropometric indexes in ...
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika +5 more
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Editorial: Association of novel anthropometric indexes with metabolic syndrome and beyond, volume II [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 Nami Mohammadian Khonsari +4 more
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[Comparison of classic and new anthropometric indexes for the screening of metabolic syndrome on the working population.] [PDF]
Rev Esp Salud Publica, 2020 Raya-Cano E +5 more
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Comparison of the Four Anthropometric Indexes and Their Association With Stroke: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Jilin Province, China. [PDF]
Front Neurol, 2019 Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term adult disability and death in China, and primary prevention is essential for stroke. The aim of this study is to compare the four anthropometric indexes (body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to ...
Zhang P +5 more
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