Waist circumference distribution in Colombian schoolchildren and adolescents: The FUPRECOL Study
Conclusions Age- and sex-specific percentiles of waist circumference obtained from children and adolescents from Bogota, Colombia, are reported. They may be used as a reference both for nutritional assessment and for predicting cardiovascular risks at early ages.
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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