The use of Body Surface Index as a Better Clinical Health indicators Compare to Body Mass Index and Body Surface Area for Clinical Application
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2394-4099,2395-1990
DOI: 10.32628/ijsrset2184117