Prevalence of overweight, obesity and metabolic syndrome in HIV-infected patients
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Materials and methods We measured the weight and height and calculated body mass index (BMI). We also performed biochemical tests of lipid profile and fasting glucose. Systemic blood pressure was measured on the right side using a digital sphygmomanometer. Waist circumference was measured from the midpoint between the last rib and the iliac crest. The criteria proposed by the National Cholesterol Education Program III (NCEP-ATP III) to metabolic syndrome classification were used.
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