Repeated measures of body mass index and waist circumference in the assessment of mortality risk in patients with myocardial infarction.
Lars BerglundUlf RisérusKristina HambraeusPublished in: Upsala journal of medical sciences (2018)
High WC is harmful regardless of BMI in MI patients. Reduced BMI during the first year after MI is, however, associated with higher mortality, potentially being an indicator of deteriorated health.
Keyphrases
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- mental health
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