Ratio of waist circumference to height may be better indicator of need for weight management
Ashwell, M.; Lejeune, S.; McPherson, K.
Bmj 312(7027): 377
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0959-8138 PMID: 8611847 Document Number: 456241
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