Large mid-upper arm circumference is associated with metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly individuals: a community-based study

Large mid-upper arm circumference is associated with metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and elderly individuals: a community-based study

Abstract Background The mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is a proxy for subcutaneous fat in the upper body and is a reliable screening measure for identifying individuals with abnormal regional fat distribution. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between MUAC and metabolic s...

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Main Authors: Jie Shi, Zhen Yang, Yixin Niu, Weiwei Zhang, Xiaoyong Li, Hongmei Zhang, Ning Lin, Hongxia Gu, Jie Wen, Guang Ning, Li Qin, Qing Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Mid-upper arm circumference
Central obesity
Subcutaneous fat
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-00559-8

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