Measuring adiposity in patients: the utility of body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, and leptin
Measuring adiposity in patients: the utility of body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, and leptin
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Obesity is a serious disease that is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and cancer, among other diseases. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates a 20% obesity rate in the 50 states, with 12 states having rates of over 30%. Currently, the body mass index (BMI) is...
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Measuring adiposity in patients: the utility of body mass index (BMI), percent body fat, and leptin
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1340946658
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1340946658
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0033308
