Comparative analysis of anthropometric indices of obesity as correlates and potential predictors of risk for hypertension and prehypertension in a population in Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a well-established independent risk factor for hypertension and other cardiometabolic disorders. However, the best anthropometric index of obesity that predicts or associates strongly with hypertension and related conditions remains controversial and inconclusive. OBJECTIVE: T...

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Autores principales: Ononamadu, Chimaobi James, Ihegboro, Godwin Okwudiri, Ezekwesili, Chinwe Nonyelum, Onyeukwu, Onyemaechi Faith, Umeoguaju,, Uchenna Francis, Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christian
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Clinics Cardive Publishing 2017
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Cardiovascular Topics
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5488060/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27701484
http://dx.doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2016-061

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5488060/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27701484
http://dx.doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2016-061

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