Gender Differences in the Predictive Value of Obesity Indices for Insulin Resistance in Adult Mexican Individuals

Resumen:

Obesity-linked insulin resistance (IR) is an important risk factor for metabolic diseases, and anthropometric indices are commonly used for risk assessment.Aim: The study aimed to assess possible differences between women and men in the predictive value and association of nine obesity indices with IR, as assessed by HOMA-IR, in a nondiabetic adult population.

Autores:

• Estrada-Garcia Teresa

Revista: Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets

http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0118715303284893240215070923