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Genome-wide association study of neck circumference identifies sex-specific loci independent of generalized adiposity.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Jul 2021
Liu Yaowu, Zhang Xiaoyu, Lee Jiwon, Smelser Diane, Cade Brian, Chen Han, Zhou Hufeng, Kirchner H Lester, Lin Xihong, Mukherjee Sutapa, Hillman David, Liu Ching-Ti, Redline Susan, Sofer Tamar
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Neck circumference, an index of upper airway fat, has been suggested to be an important measure of body-fat distribution with unique associations with health outcomes such as obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic disease. This study aims to study the genetic bases of neck circumference. METHODS: We conducted a multi-ethnic genome-wide association study of neck circumference, adjusted and...
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