To date, the best obesity-related indicators (ORIs) for predicting hypertension,
dyslipidaemia, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and multimorbidity are still controversial …

Background In South Africa, similar to other populous countries, the taxi industry is an
important form of transportation that contributes to the country's development. As a result …

Abstract Background The Clínica Universidad de Navarra-Body Adiposity Estimator (CUN-
BAE) index has been recommended as an ideal indicator of body fat and exhibited …

The study aimed to identify accurate cut-off points for waist circumference (WC), body fat
percentage (BF%), body mass index (BMI), fat mass index (FMI), and fat-free mass index …

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a global health challenge. Its prevalence is on the
rise in the developing countries. A shift from the indigenous African diet rich in dietary fibre …

Background Early intervention and diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) are crucial for
preventing adult cardiovascular disease. However, the optimal indicator for identifying MetS …

The hormone insulin is responsible for regulating the metabolism of proteins, carbs, and
lipids by promoting the absorption of molecules such as glucose from the bloodstream into …

Background This study investigated morphological, cardiovascular and neuromuscular
profiles among asymptomatic sedentary men performing the Islamic prayer (Salaah). This …

Methods Firefighters (n= 309) were systematically recruited to participate in this study. A
questionnaire and physical measures were used to collect data on firefighters' …

Objective To determine the discriminatory ability of different anthropometric indicators of
body fat percentage for diagnosing metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a Peruvian sample …