Changes in individual weight status based on body mass index and waist circumference in hong kong chinese

Lai Ming Ho; Man Ping Wang; Sai Yin Ho; Tai Hing Lam

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119827

Changes in individual weight status based on body mass index and waist circumference in hong kong chinese

Lai Ming Ho, Man Ping Wang, Sai Yin Ho, Tai Hing Lam

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Background: Weight change predicted diseases and mortality. We investigate 3-year changes in individual body mass index (BMI) andwaist circumference in Hong Kong Chinese adults.

Original language	English
Article number	e0119827
Journal	PLoS ONE
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119827
Publication status	Published - Mar 16 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Changes in individual weight status based on body mass index and waist circumference in hong kong chinese

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