Waist height ratio and waist circumference in relation to hypertension, Framingham risk score in hospitalized elderly Egyptians
ConclusionWHtR and WC are strong risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular events in Egyptian elderly female patients. WHtR is the best anthropometric predictor for hypertension and cardiovascular events in male patients.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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