Using Anthropometric Indicator to Identify Hypertension in Adolescents: A Study in Sarawak, Malaysia
This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the predictive power of anthropometric indicators and recommend cutoff points to discriminate hypertension among adolescents in Sarawak, Malaysia. A total of 2461 respondents aged 12-17 years participated in this study with mean age of 14.5±1.50...
Main Authors: | Whye Lian Cheah, Ching Thon Chang, Helmy Hazmi, Grace Woei Feng Kho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6736251 |
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