Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status

Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status

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Background. Anthropometric measures have been widely used for body weight classification in humans. Waist circumference has been advanced as a useful parameter for measuring adiposity. This study evaluated the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and examined their significance as indicators of health status in adults. Design and Methods. The subject included...
 
Published at Journal of Public Health Research
Volume 2(e16)
Pages 93-98
 
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Shalom Nwodo Chinedu,Olubanke O. Ogunlana, Dominic E. Azuh, Emeka E.J. Iweala, Israel S. Afolabi, Chidi C. Uhuegbu, Mercy E. Idachaba, Victor C. Osamor
Chinedu Shalom » Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is a faculty in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. Professor Chinedu is a seasoned academic, researcher and University administrator. He has been actively engaged in University education since 1992. He is the immediate past Director of the African... view full profile
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