Accuracy of body mass index compared to whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in diagnosing obesity in adults in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Amani M Alqarni (Author), Abdullah S Aljabr (Author), Moataza M Abdelwahab (Author), Ahmed H Alhallafi (Author), Mustafa T Alessa (Author), Abdullah H Alreedy (Author), Sara A Elmaki (Author), Naheel A Alamer (Author), Magdy A Darwish (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major health concern that requires accurate diagnosis and management. Body mass index (BMI) commonly used to diagnose obesity, has limitations in accurately assessing body fat. Body fat percentage (BF%) from whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans is gaining...