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ea0035p361 | Diabetes (epidemiology, pathophysiology) | ECE2014

Relationship between indices of nutriture among residents of a Coastal City in South East Nigeria

Enang Ofem , Essien Okon , Otu Akaniyene , Fasanmade Olufemi , Ohwovoriole Efedaye

Background: There is a relationship between the indices of nutriture-BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist–hip ratio (WHR) and the development of glucose intolerance.Objectives: To determine the normative values of the indices of nutriture and the inter relationship between these indices in male and female residents of a Calabar, South East Nigeria.Methods: A sample comprising 1134 subjects (645 males and 489 females) represent...