Comparison of anthropometric indices for predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome in older adults

Autor: Khosravian Sara, Bayani Mohammad Ali, Hosseini Seyed Reza, Bijani Ali, Mouodi Simin, Ghadimi Reza
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol 59, Iss 1, Pp 43-49 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2501-062X
DOI: 10.2478/rjim-2020-0026
Popis: Background. The prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing, worldwide. Using a simple, efficient and reliable tool for predicting MetS is an essential approach in preventive health programs. The aim of this study was to compare the different anthropometric indices in predicting metabolic syndrome in older adults.
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