Article
Body Roundness Index Z-Scores and Hypertension
2025-01-03
Abstract excerpt
<h4>Introduction: </h4> Hypertension is a global health concern and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Central obesity, marked by abdominal fat, is more strongly linked to hypertension than general obesity. Traditional metrics like Body Mass Index (BMI) overlook fat distribution. This study examines the association between the Body Roundness Index (BRI) Z-score, a novel central obesity measure, and...
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- Literature Corpus work
- e25c002f-ba71-5b99-a041-b7918f457cd7
- DOI
- 10.1101/2025.01.02.25319921
