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Obesity, metabolic health, and mortality in adults: a nationwide population-based study in Korea.
Scientific reports - 22 Jul 2016
Yang Hae Kyung, Han Kyungdo, Kwon Hyuk-Sang, Park Yong-Moon, Cho Jae-Hyoung, Yoon Kun-Ho, Kang Moo-Il, Cha Bong-Yun, Lee Seung-Hwan
Abstract excerpt
BMI, metabolic health status, and their interactions should be considered for estimating mortality risk; however, the data are controversial and unknown in Asians. We aimed to investigate this issue in Korean population. Total 323175 adults were followed-up for 96 (60-120) (median [5-95%]) months in a nationwide population-based cohort study. Participants were classified as "obese" (O) or "non-obese" (NO) using a...
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