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Advantages and disadvantages of different methods for diagnosis of visceral obesity

N. K. Brel

Obesity and metabolism · 2019 · 19 citations · 26 references

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This analytical review is devoted to the study of visceral obesity as a risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases. The presented review discusses the evolution of methods for diagnosis of visceral obesity, their advantages and limitation for various ectopic fat depots.

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