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Sex differences in the pattern of age-dependent increase in the BMI from 20-59 years

Authors :
Welon, Zygmunt
Szklarska, Alicja
Bielicki, Tadeusz
Malina, Robert M.
Source :
American Journal of Human Biology. Nov-Dec, 2002, Vol. 14 Issue 6, 693-698
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Body mass index research shows linear increase with age for women but a two-stage process for men. In the latter case, there is an intensive rise from 20 to 40, then a significantly slower increase between 40 and 60 years.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10420533
Volume :
14
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.108206247