Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status
Background. Anthropometric measures have been widely used for body weight classification in humans. Waist circumference has been advanced as a useful parameter for measuring adiposity. This study evaluated the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and examined their significance as indicators of health status in adults. Design and Methods. The subject included 489...
Published at Journal of Public Health Research
Volume 2
Issue 2
Pages 93-98
Published in 2013
Chinedu, Shalom Nwodo; Ogunlana, Olubanke O.; Azuh, Dominic E.; Iweala, Emeka E. J.; Afolabi, Israel S.; Uhuegbu, Chidi C.; Idachaba, Mercy E.; Osamor, Victor C.
Ogunlana Olubanke » Olubanke Olujoke Ogunlana, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria. She obtained her Bachelor degree in Biochemistry at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, her Master degree in pharmaceutical analysis at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo state, and her Ph.D in Biochemistry at Covenant... view full profile
