Analysis of Changes in Weight, Waist Circumference, or Both, and All-Cause Mortality in Chinese Adults
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.25876
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the associations of changes in body weight, waist circumference, or both, with all-cause mortality? Findings Using data from 2 cohort studies of 58 132 Chinese adults, this cohort study found U-shape… read more here.
Keywords: circumference; chinese adults; cause mortality; weight waist ... See more keywords
Association of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference With Imaging Metrics of Brain Integrity and Functional Connectivity in Children Aged 9 to 10 Years in the US, 2016-2018
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.14193
Abstract: Key Points Question Are body mass index (BMI) z scores and waist circumference associated with brain integrity and connectivity among preadolescent children? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 4576 children, higher BMI and waist circumference… read more here.
Keywords: connectivity; circumference; brain integrity; waist circumference ... See more keywords
Accuracy of birth certificate head circumference measurements: Massachusetts, 2012-2013.
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DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1174
Abstract: BACKGROUND Zika virus has recently emerged as a novel cause of microcephaly. CDC has asked states to rapidly ascertain and report cases of Zika-linked birth defects, including microcephaly. Massachusetts added head circumference to its birth… read more here.
Keywords: circumference; birth; accuracy; head circumference ... See more keywords
Theoretical analysis and photoelastic experiment on full-field stress from multi-concentrated forces on circumference
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DOI: 10.1007/s00707-016-1766-3
Abstract: This study derived a full-field stress series solution to multi-loads with small contact area uniformly distributed around the circumference of a disk, and an analytical solution to concentrated forces spaced evenly around the circumference of… read more here.
Keywords: field; circumference; full field; field stress ... See more keywords
Heavy metal exposure has adverse effects on the growth and development of preschool children
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-018-0114-z
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and manganese (Mn) in the PM2.5 and blood and physical growth, and development parameters including birth… read more here.
Keywords: circumference; blood; preschool children; growth development ... See more keywords
Beyond Asian-Specific Cutoffs: Gender Effects on the Predictability of Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Waist Circumference to Height Ratio on Hemoglobin A1c
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00796-6
Abstract: Objectives This study examines the gender effect on the associations between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist circumference to height ratio (WHtR) with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) when Asian-specific cutoffs are applied among… read more here.
Keywords: body mass; waist circumference; circumference; mass index ... See more keywords
SVM-based waist circumference estimation using Kinect
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2020.105418
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Conventional anthropometric studies using Kinect depth sensors have concentrated on estimating the distances between two points such as height. This paper deals with a novel waist measurement method using SVM regression, further… read more here.
Keywords: svm regressor; waist circumference; circumference; method ... See more keywords
Measurement matters: A systematic review of waist measurement sites for determining central adiposity
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2016.08.009
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Overweight and obesity are global health threats and accurate measures of adiposity are essential for monitoring and treatment. Body mass index has traditionally been utilised, however, waist circumference also assesses central adiposity; strongly… read more here.
Keywords: waist circumference; circumference; systematic review; visceral fat ... See more keywords
Association between Gestational Phthalate Exposure and Newborn Head Circumference; Impacts by Race and Sex.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.110763
Abstract: Observational and experimental studies report associations between gestational phthalate exposure and fetal development, yet few data exist to characterize phthalate effects on head circumference (HC) or to estimate the impact of race or sex. To… read more here.
Keywords: gestational phthalate; phthalate; circumference; phthalate exposure ... See more keywords
Neck circumference is a good predictor for insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.07.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the role of neck circumference (NC) in assessing insulin resistance (IR) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING University-affiliated hospital. PATIENT(S) One hundred forty-three women with PCOS were recruited… read more here.
Keywords: circumference; neck circumference; insulin resistance;
Neck circumference cutoff points to identify excess android fat.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2018.11.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the ability of neck circumference to identify excess android fat and to propose cutoff points for Brazilian children. METHOD This was a cross-sectional study with 376 children aged 8 and 9 years… read more here.
Keywords: circumference; neck circumference; excess android; android fat ... See more keywords