An investigation about anthropometric indicator for inhabitants of Zanjan in comparison with NCHS standards

Journal of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Volumn 18, Issue 71, 2010, Pages 70-80

  Ahmadnia, E ^a   Emamghole Khooshehcheen, T ^b   Ahmadnia, H ^c   Falakalaflake, B ^a  

^a ZANJAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES   (Iran)

^b ZANJAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES   (Iran)

^c Educational Organization   (Iran)

Author keywords

Anthropometry; BMI; Obesity; Zanjan

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ANTHROPOMETRY; ARTICLE; BODY GROWTH; BODY MASS; EDUCATION; FEMALE; HUMAN; LIFESTYLE; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MARRIAGE; OBESITY;

EID: 77954356786     PISSN: 16069366     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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