Are BMI and other anthropometric measures appropriate as indices for obesity? A study in an Asian population
VHH Goh, CF Tain, TYY Tong, HPP Mok… - Journal of lipid …, 2004 - ASBMB
We have examined the relationships between percentage of body fat (PBF) and risk factors
for cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance and how good body mass index (BMI) and
other anthropometric measures are as indices of obesity. High PBF levels were associated
with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance. The World Health
Organization BMI of 30 kg/m 2 for obesity has low sensitivity, 6.7% and 13.4% for men and
women, respectively. For every obese man and woman identified, 6.7 and 1.76 times …
for cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance and how good body mass index (BMI) and
other anthropometric measures are as indices of obesity. High PBF levels were associated
with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance. The World Health
Organization BMI of 30 kg/m 2 for obesity has low sensitivity, 6.7% and 13.4% for men and
women, respectively. For every obese man and woman identified, 6.7 and 1.76 times …
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