Anthropomorphic measurements that include central fat distribution are more closely related with key risk factors than BMI in CKD stage 3.

<h4>Background</h4>Body Mass Index (BMI) as a marker of obesity is an established risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, BMI can overestimate obesity. Anthropomorphic measurements that include central fat deposition are emerging as a more...

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Main Authors: Philip D Evans, Natasha J McIntyre, Richard J Fluck, Christopher W McIntyre, Maarten W Taal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22511960/?tool=EBI