Waist circumference vs body mass index for prediction of disease risk in postmenopausal women.

Van Pelt, R E

Waist circumference vs body mass index for prediction of disease risk in postmenopausal women. [electronic resource] - International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity Aug 2001 - 1183-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

10.1038/sj.ijo.0801640 doi


Adipose Tissue--anatomy & histology
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Body Composition--physiology
Body Constitution
Body Mass Index
Cardiovascular Diseases--diagnosis
Cholesterol, HDL--blood
Female
Humans
Hyperinsulinism
Middle Aged
Postmenopause
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sensitivity and Specificity
Triglycerides--blood