Assessment of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South-East Nigeria

Assessment of anthropometric indices among residents of Calabar, South-East Nigeria

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus which may be addressed by application of intensive lifestyle interventions. Thus, establishing normative values of anthropometric indices in our environment is crucial. This study aimed to determine normative values of anthropometric...

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Main Authors: Enang Ofem Egbe, Otu Akaninyene Asuquo, Essien Okon Ekwere, Fasanmade Olufemi, A E Ohwovoriole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Anthropometric indices
body mass index
Calabar
dysglycaemia
normative values
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=3;spage=386;epage=393;aulast=Egbe

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