The association of education with body mass index and waist circumference in the EPIC-PANACEA study

The association of education with body mass index and waist circumference in the EPIC-PANACEA study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine the association of education with body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).</p> <p>Method</p> <p>This study inclu...

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Main Authors: Vineis Paolo, Masala Giovanna, Tumino Rosario, Mattiello Amalia, Agnoli Claudia, Halkjær Jytte, Tjønneland Anne, Jakobsen Marianne, Overvad Kim, Bueno-de-Mesquita H Bas, van Boeckel Petra GA, Wareham Nicholas J, Khaw Kay-Tee, Crowe Francesca L, Rodríguez Laudina, Barricarte Aurelio, Dorronsoro Miren, Molina Esther, Tormo Maria-Jose, Travier Noemie, Romaguera Dora, Besson Herve, Kunst Anton, May Anne M, Linseisen Jakob, Rohrmann Sabine, Hermann Silke, Naska Androniki, Orfanos Philippos, Trichopoulou Antonia, Kaaks Rudolf, Bergmann Manuela M, Steffen Annika, Van Guelpen Bethany, Johansson Ingegerd, Borgquist Signe, Manjer Jonas, Braaten Tonje, Fagherazzi Guy, Clavel-Chapelon Françoise, Mouw Traci, Norat Teresa, Riboli Elio, Rinaldi Sabina, Slimani Nadia, Peeters Petra HM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
socioeconomic status
education
BMI
waist circumference
cohort study
EPIC
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/169

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