Neck circumference as an independent predictive contributor to cardio-metabolic syndrome
Conclusions:
Neck circumference was significantly associated with cardio-metabolic risk factors and independently contributed to the prediction of cardio-metabolic risks beyond the classical anthropometric indices in adults of China.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Jing-ya ZhouHui GeMing-fan ZhuLi-jun WangLi ChenYao-zong TanYu-ming ChenHui-lian Zhu Source Type: research