Comparison of body mass index, waist circumference, and waist to height ratio in the prediction of hypertension and diabetes mellitus: Filipino-American women cardiovascular study
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- 1 December 2016
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Preventive Medicine Reports
- Vol. 4, 608-613
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- University of North Florida
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