The effects of socio-economic status on BMI, waist:hip ratio and waist circumference in a group of Iranian women

@article{Shahraki2008TheEO,
  title={The effects of socio-economic status on BMI, waist:hip ratio and waist circumference in a group of Iranian women},
  author={Mansour Shahraki and Touran Shahraki and Hossein Ansari},
  journal={Public Health Nutrition},
  year={2008},
  volume={11},
  pages={757 - 761}
}
Abstract Objective To assess the effects of socio-economic status (SES) on BMI, waist:hip ratio (WHR) and waist circumference (WC) in a group of Iranian women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 888 women in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. SES was measured using level of education. In addition, parity, marital status and physical activity were assessed. Standardized measurements were taken, BMI and WHR were calculated. Results Low education level was a strong determinant of… 
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