Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status
Background: Anthropometric measures have been widely used for
body weight classification in humans. Waist circumference has been
advanced as a useful parameter for measuring adiposity. This study
evaluated the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and waist
circumference and examined their significance as indicators of health
status in adults.
Design and Methods: The subject included...
Shalom Nwodo Chinedu; Olubanke O. Ogunlana; Dominic E. Azuh;Emeka E.J. Iweala; Israel S. Afolabi; Chidi C. Uhuegbu; Mercy E. Idachaba; Victor C. Osamor
Azuh Dominic » Dr. Dominic Ezinwa Azuh holds a Ph.D. degree in Population Studies. He is a population Scientist and Associate Professor of Demography and Social Statistics in the Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University Ota Ogun State Nigeria. Dr. Azuh is an astute community-based researcher and undertaken many research projects, among which are sponsored research projects on ... view full profile
