Utility of Obesity Indicators for Predicting Hypertension among Older Persons in Limpopo Province, South Africa
In view of the epidemic proportions of obesity in South Africa and its relationship to cardiometabolic diseases, such as hypertension, a cross sectional study was conducted to investigate the utility of obesity indicators for predicting hypertension among older persons (≥60 years, n = 350) in the Li...
Main Authors: | Modjadji, P. (Author), Mokwena, K.E (Author), Mphekgwana, P.M (Author), Mudau, T.S (Author), Salane, M.C (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI
2022
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Online Access: | View Fulltext in Publisher |
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