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Evaluating the performance of a novel anthropometric index: weight adjusted for waist-to-height ratio (W-WHR) – for predicting cardiometabolic risk among adults in Addis Ababa

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Abstract

W-WHR is a useful index for predicting cardiometabolic risk, especially among young adults.

Research topics

  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Body Composition Measurement Techniques
  • Physical Activity and Health

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077646

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