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Identification of metabolic syndrome using phenotypes consisting of triglyceride levels with anthropometric indices in Korean adults.
BMC endocrine disorders - 27 Feb 2020
Lee Bum Ju, Kim Jong Yeol
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BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) has shown strong associations with the hypertriglyceridemic waist (HW) phenotype. The best anthropometric indicator of MetS remains controversial. Furthermore, no studies have investigated alternative indices that could replace waist circumference in the HW phenotype. The objectives of this study were to find the best indicator of MetS among anthropometric indices and to...
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