Large thigh circumference is associated with lower blood pressure in overweight and obese individuals: a community-based study

Objective: A small thigh circumference is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and total mortality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between thigh circumference and hypertension in the middle-aged and elderly population. Methods: A total...

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Main Authors: Jie Shi, Zhen Yang, Yixin Niu, Weiwei Zhang, Ning Lin, Xiaoyong Li, Hongmei Zhang, Hongxia Gu, Jie Wen, Guang Ning, Li Qin, Qing Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2020-04-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/9/3/EC-19-0539.xml