Identifying Adolescent Metabolic Syndrome Using Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference

IntroductionMetabolic syndrome is increasing among adolescents. We examined the utility of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to identify metabolic syndrome in adolescent girls.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 185 predominantly African American girls who were a median age...

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Main Authors: Sarah M. Camhi, PhD (Author), JoAnn Kuo, MPH (Author), Deborah R. Young, PhD (Author)
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Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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