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Prevalence, incidence, and 6-years stability of metabolically unhealthy normal weight́s phenotype in u.s. hispanic/latino adults.
Diabetes research and clinical practice - 1 Sept 2026
Suarez-Ortegón Milton Fabian, Filigrana Paola, Ma Wenyan, Pirzada Amber, Daviglus Martha, Krueger Mason, Cordero Christina, Sotres-Alvarez Daniela, Siega-Riz Anna Maria, Gallo Linda C, Isasi Carmen R
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AIMS: Normal-weight individuals who exhibit cardiometabolic abnormalities similar to those linked to higher body weight (metabolically unhealthy normal-weight, MUNW) are difficult to detect in clinical practice. We examined factors associated with prevalent and 6-years incident MUNW, and the stability of MUNW over this period. METHODS: We analyzed 2,357 normal-weight adults (BMI ≥ 18.5, <25 kg/m2; 18-74 years)...
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