Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status

Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status

<em>Background</em>. Anthropometric measures have been widely used for body weight classification in humans. Waist circumference has been advanced as a useful parameter for measuring adiposity. This study evaluated the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and...

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Main Authors:	Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, Olubanke O. Ogunlana, Dominic E. Azuh, Emeka E.J. Iweala, Israel S. Afolabi, Chidi C. Uhuegbu, Mercy E. Idachaba, Victor C. Osamor
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2013-09-01
Series:	Journal of Public Health Research
Subjects:	body mass index, waist circumference, early adulthood, middle adulthood, advanced adulthood
Online Access:	http://www.jphres.org/index.php/jphres/article/view/175

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