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The measurement of maternal adiposity.
- Source :
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Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology . Nov2009, Vol. 29 Issue 8, p686-689. 4p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The issue of maternal obesity has become a major public health problem. Internationally, the diagnosis of obesity is based on body mass index (BMI) that is, weight in kg/height in m2. While epidemiological associations have been shown between different BMI categories and adverse clinical outcomes, there is also a growing realisation that BMI has significant limitations. In this review, we assess current methods to measure body fat and, in particular, their application in pregnant women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01443615
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 44746870
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01443610903184025