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Deriving an optimal threshold of waist circumference for detecting cardiometabolic risk in sub-Saharan Africa

201768 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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The optimal WC cut-point for identifying men at increased cardiometabolic risk is lower (⩾81.2 cm) than current guidelines (⩾94.0 cm) recommend, and similar to that in women in SSA. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these cut-points based on cardiometabolic outcomes.International Journal of Obesity advance online publication, 31 October 2017; doi:10.1038/ijo.2017.240.

Research topics

  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

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DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2017.240

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