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The mean parity according to obesity. A direct association is shown between parity and obesity, which is especially strong for abdominal obesity (P = 0.001). The prevalence of obesity was higher in women who had higher parity. Nonobesity BMI: <25 kg/m2; obesity BMI: ≥25 kg/m2. Nonabdominal obesity AC: <85 cm; abdominal obesity AC: ≥85 cm. BMI = body mass index, WC = waist circumference.
