Joint Effects of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference on the Incidence of Hypertension in a Community-Based Chinese Population
Objective: We aimed to investigate the relationships of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and obesity defined using a combination of both indexes, with the incidence of hypertension in a Chinese community-based population. Methods: A total of 1,927 Chinese participants (57.2 ± 8.9 yea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-03-01
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Series: | Obesity Facts |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/506689 |