Waist circumference percentile curves for Bulgarian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years

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Authors

Sonya Galcheva · University Hospital St. Marina

Violeta Iotova · University Hospital St. Marina

Yoto Yotov · University Hospital St. Marina

Kera Grozdeva · Medical University of Varna

Velin Stratev · Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

Valentina I. Tzaneva · University Hospital St. Marina

Abstract

For the first time, WC percentile curves were constructed for Bulgarian children/adolescents. A unique standardized method for WC measurement in children is needed for more acceptable international comparisons.

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

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Published in: International Journal of Pediatric Obesity

Volume 4, Issue 4, pp. 381-388

DOI: 10.3109/17477160902846195

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Waist circumference percentile curves for Bulgarian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years

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