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Waist circumference and cardiometabolic risk: a consensus statement from Shaping America's Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention; NAASO, The Obesity Society; the American Society for Nutrition; and the American Diabetes Association

Authors :
Klein, Samuel
Allison, David B.
Heymsfield, Steven B.
Kelley, David E.
Leibel, Rudolph L.
Nonas, Cathy
Kahn, Richard
Source :
Diabetes Care. June 2007, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p1647, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Obesity is an important risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease (CHD). Several leading national and international institutions, including the World Health Organization (WHO) [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01495992
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Diabetes Care
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.165017960