Aim: The study was aimed at correlative and comparative assessment of anthropometric indices and lipid parameters in normal weight, overweight and obese individuals as a means of evaluating their cardiovascular risks. Study Design: A pilot study was carried out in Port Harcourt M...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/46269
Adediji, Isaac Oluwole, Taiwo Timilehin Darasimi, Adepoju Paul Olusegun, Adelakun Ayodele Ademola, Akinleye Waheed Akindele & Afolabi Joy Oluwaseyifunmi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities which confers upon an individual a substantial increase in cardiovascular disease risk – approximately twice as high as those without the syndrome. Aim: The study assessed the relationship between serum cortis...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40623
Aims: The study determined the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in secondary schools in Abia State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional school based survey was conducted among adolescents of Aba South L.G.A to determine the prevalence of overweight and...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/9919
Aim: The present study was aimed to assess the association between leptin and lipid profile among non-obese and obese women subjects. Method: 60 non-obese and 60 obese women working in various educational institutes and hospitals in the age group of 30-60 years were selected. The...
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