Comparison of abdominal obesity by waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference among Congolese adults in the Gombe Matadi Health Zone in 2019
# Background Abdominal obesity is a strong predictor of cardiometabolic risk. Although precise measurements exist, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) are widely accessible and inexpensive indicators. This study evaluated the level of agreement between WC and WHtR in identifyin...
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Main Authors: | Palmich Nzau, Bernard-Kennedy Nkongolo, Steve Botomba, Marie-claire Muyer Muel Telo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Society of Global Health
2025-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.52872/001c.136810 |
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