Variation of carotid intima media thickness with anthropometric measures in healthy adults of hong kong chinese populations

Authors

  • Wai Ling Lo, Siu Ki Lau, Ka Leung Mok Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Carotid intima media thickness, ultrasound, anthropometric index, cardiovascular disease

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the association of several obesity anthropometric indices, including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR), with carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in local Chinese populations; to examine the variation of CIMT with age in local Chinese populations.

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Published

2021-02-25

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2021): volume 12 issue 1 (2021)

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Articles