Assessment of anthropometric measurements in diagnosis and monitoring of excessive body weight in children

• Authors: Pawelak Agnieszka , Ornat Maciej , Pachołek Krzysztof , Wróblewska Agnieszka , Jerczak Bartosz , Barski Paweł , Saj Angelika , Pirogowicz Iwona
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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obesity; Body Mass Index; body composition; pediatrics, anthropometry; waist circumference.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 250-254

Contributors

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Pawelak Agnieszka

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Ornat Maciej

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Pachołek Krzysztof

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Wróblewska Agnieszka

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Jerczak Bartosz

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Barski Paweł

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Saj Angelika

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Pirogowicz Iwona

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