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Prevalence of obesity using anthropometric measurements according to gender.
| Obesity | Male n (%) | Female n (%) | Total n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass index >_30 | 640 (28.6) | 1017 (43.4) | 1657 (36.1) | <0.001 |
| Waist for Hip ratio | ||||
| Males >−0.9 | 1092 (48.2) | 688 (32.1) | 1780 (40.4) | <0.001 |
| Females >−0.85 | ||||
| Waist circumference | ||||
| Males >−102 cm | 602 (26.6) | 912 (42.2) | 1514 (34.2) | <0.001 |
| Females >−88 cm | ||||
| Waist for height ratio >−0.5 | 718 (32.0) | 764 (35.6) | 1482 (33.8) | 0.008 |
