Browsing by Subject "central obesity"

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Effect of Central Obesity on Serum Lipid Profile in Non-diabetic, Non-hypertensive Subjects - A Preliminary Study

Walatara, Kasuni; Nusha, Fathima; Kaneshapillai, Anusha; Athiththan, Lohini; Perera, Rasika; Hettiaratchi, Usha (2016-10-24)

Central obesity is a significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome in adults. Central fat distribution greatly alters the lipid profile and induces atherogenic dyslipidaemia even in normoglycaemic, non-hypertensive subjects. ...
Obesity Increases the Risk of Developing Insulin Resistance and Promote Metabolic Syndrome: A Study among Obese and On-Obese Non-Diabetic Subjects

Ranadeva, N.D.K.; Athiththan, L.V.; Hettiaratchi, U.P.K. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

International Diabetes Federation defines, central obesity indicated by increased waist circumference (We) as the primary criteria of metabolic syndrome. In addition, insulin resistance (IR), impaired fasting serum glucose, ...

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