Race and ethnicity were self-reported, and, for the purposes of this study, race-ethnicity groups were classified as non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Mexican American, and “other” race-ethnicity. Weight, height (stature), and WC were measured by using standardized techniques and ...
According to a report about the US millionaire population by age, the average age of US millionaires is 62 years old. About 38% of US millionaires are over 65 years of age. Only 1% are below 35. Millionaires on the West Coast are slightly older, as well. So don’t worry. You most ...
In the population studied, the suggested RFM was more accurate than BMI to estimate whole-body fat percentage among women and men and improved body fat-defined obesity misclassification among American adult individuals of Mexican, European or African ethnicity....
Subgroup analyses indicated that the positive association between NPAR and MetS was more pronounced in Mexican Americans, individuals aged 20–65 years, those with lower income, males, current smokers, and moderate drinkers. Higher NPAR is associated with increased risk of MetS in the US adult ...
In a recent study, Park et al (7) reported a prevalence of metabolic syndrome in 4.8%, 22.8%, and 60.2% of normal-weight (BMI: 18.5–24.9), overweight (25.0–29.9), and obese (≥ 30) men in the US population. Prevalence rates were similar in US women. Although BMI is a useful ...
We investigated prevalence, population attributable risk (PAR), and PAR% for high MMA concentrations in the US. Data from 3 cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys conducted in post-folic acid fortification period were used (n = 18569). Results Likelihood of having high ...
Apolipoprotein A-IV protein polymorphism: frequency and effects on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins among Mexican-Americans in Starr County, Texas Hum Genet 1991 86: 323–325. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar von Eckardstein A, Funke H, Schulte M, Erren M, Schulte H, Assmann G ....
from population centres in Ukraine’s north and west, including Kyiv. Igor Konashenkov, the ministry’s spokesperson, said Russia was conducting a “planned rotation” out of Kyiv and Chernihiv, a city further to the north, after “achieving all the main tasks” in that part of the ...
In 2011, a new anthropometric indicator was proposed, the Body Adiposity Index (BAI). The BAI is derived from hip circumference and height and was intended to be a direct validated method of estimating body fat percentage (BF%), which was developed in a sample of Mexican Americans and ...
Accuracy of body fat percent and adiposity indicators cut off values to detect metabolic risk factors in a sample of Mexican adults. BMC Public Health 2014, 14, 341. [CrossRef] [PubMed] 39. Murphy, M.O.; Loria, A.S. Sex-specific effects of stress on metabolic and cardiovascular ...