Neck circumference as an indicator of central obesity in healthy young Bosnian Adults: Cross-sectional study

Neck circumference as an indicator of central obesity in healthy young Bosnian Adults: Cross-sectional study

Background: Neck circumference (NC) is an index of subcutaneous adipose tissue distribution in an area of the upper part of the body. The aim of this study was to assess whether NC can be used as an indicator of central obesity and to determine the prevalence of central obesity in apparently healthy...

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Main Authors: Asija Zaciragic, Mehmed Elezovic, Nermina Babic, Nesina Avdagic, Amela Dervisevic, Jasminko Huskic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
Subjects:
Anthropometry
central obesity
gender difference
metabolic syndrome
young adults
Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=42;epage=42;aulast=Zaciragic

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