Surface-Based Body Shape Index and Its Relationship with All-Cause Mortality.

BACKGROUND:Obesity is a global public health challenge. In the US, for instance, obesity prevalence remains high at more than one-third of the adult population, while over two-thirds are obese or overweight. Obesity is associated with various health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease...

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Main Authors: Syed Ashiqur Rahman, Donald Adjeroh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4692532?pdf=render