Associations of body mass index and waist circumference with risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome in women and men: A prospective analysis of three cohort studies.

Ming DingAndre MarkonBeverly WolpertJorge E Chavarro

Published in: PloS one (2020)

These data from large cohorts showed that higher BMI and WC jointly were associated with higher risk of GBS. Our study highlighted the importance of maintaining a normal body weight and waist circumference in prevention of GBS.

Keyphrases

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body mass index
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight gain
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metabolic syndrome
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pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
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