A Comparison of Cardiovascular Risk as Measured by Compound Blood Lipid Indices and Two Indices including Lifestyle Factors in Occupational Health Service
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Comparison of Anthropometric Indices and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Active and Inactive Faculty Members of Islamic Azad University of Khomeinishahr
Introduction: Anthropometric indices and metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular disease due to inadequate physical activity have been identified as factors influencing health. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the anthropometric indices and cardiovascular risk factors with standard norms in academic members. Materials and Methods: The statistical sample of the study cons...
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عنوان ژورنال: Occupational Medicine
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0962-7480,1471-8405
DOI: 10.1093/occmed/46.4.299