Identification of the anthropometric index that best correlates with fasting blood glucose and BMI in post-pubescent female Nigerians

OB Akinola, OG Omotoso, AA Akinlolu… - Anatomy journal of …, 2014 - ajol.info
The association between anthropometric indices and the incidence of metabolic
disturbances varies between age groups and races. In this study, we report the relationship …

Mid Arm Circumference: An Alternate Anthropometric Index of Obesity in Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

N Devang, M Nandini, S Rao… - British Journal of …, 2016 - science.archiveopenbook.com
Aim: To evaluate alternate anthropometric index for obesity in type 2 diabetes and metabolic
syndrome. Study Design: This is a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study …

Association between anthropometric parameters in relation to body mass and measures of adiposity in adolescent Nigerian males

OB Akinola, OJ Olajide, J Olanrewaju - Research Journal of Health …, 2016 - ajol.info
Objective: Anthropometric indices are valid proxies for predicting the risk of metabolic and
cardiovascular diseases across age groups and gender. The objective of the present work …