Can neck circumference predict insulin resistance in older people? A cross-sectional study at primary care in Brazil

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Maria Auxiliadora Nogueira Saad (Συγγραφέας), Maria Luiza Garcia Rosa (Συγγραφέας), Giovanna Balarini Lima (Συγγραφέας), Rubens Antunes da Cruz Filho (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Abstract: This study focused on the correlation between neck circumference and other anthropometric measurements and cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance in the elderly in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study in 411 patients seen in primary care. Ant...