Original Article

Which Anthropometric Indices Best Predict Metabolic Disorders in Taiwan?

Objectives: The aim of this survey was to assess the association between the three simple anthropometric indices (body mass index [BMI], waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist circumference [WC]) and various metabolic disorders, and to identify which indices can best predict metabolic disorders in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based survey was…

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