| Autor: |
Ranganath, T. S., Riya George, Ishwarya P., Arunkumar, V. |
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National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology; 2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p1-4, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
This article presents the findings of a cross-sectional study conducted in Urban Bengaluru, India, which examined the use of neck circumference (NC) as an indicator for overweight and obesity. The study focused on adults aged 18-40 years and aimed to determine the correlation between NC, waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI). The results indicated that an NC measurement above certain cutoff points indicated a need for further evaluation to address the risks of obesity-related noncommunicable diseases. The study suggests that NC could be a simple and cost-effective screening tool for identifying overweight and obese individuals, particularly in resource-poor healthcare settings. However, the study acknowledges limitations such as a small sample size and the need for further research to establish proper cutoff points. [Extracted from the article] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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