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BMI and Waist Circumference; Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations with Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in 12-Year-Olds

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2012

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Marga B. M. Bekkers, Bert Brunekreef, Gerard H. Koppelman, Marjan Kerkhof, Johan C. de Jongste, Henriëtte A. Smit, Alet H. Wijga
PLoS ONE

Abstract

A high BMI and large WC were associated with higher BP levels and adverse cholesterol concentrations. WC should be taken into account when examining cardiovascular risk factors in children.

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