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Is waist-to-height ratio a better predictor of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than body mass index and waist circumference in the Chilean population?
(2020)
Objective:
The aim of this study was to identify which anthropometric measurement (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC], or waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]) is a better predictor of type 2 diabetes and hypertension ...
Fitness cardiorrespiratorio estimado mediante ecuación y su caracterización sociodemográfica en población chilena: Resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(2020)
Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong predictor of mortality and chronic diseases. However, its estimation is costly and time consuming which may limit it broad use in population-based studies.
Aim: To estimate ...
Genetic variants in the SLC16A11 gene are associated with increased BMI and insulin levels in nondiabetic Chilean population
(2021)
Objective: To study the association of SLC16A11 gene variants with obesity and metabolic markers in nondiabetic Chilean adults.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 263 non-diabetic adults. The ...
Prevalencia de fragilidad en personas mayores de Chile: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(2020)
Background: The assessment of frailty among older people could help to reduce its social and health burden. Aim: To determine and characterize the prevalence of frailty in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We ...
Caracterización del consumo de agua en población chilena: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(2021)
Background: Water is an essential nutrient for cellular homeostasis and life. Drinking ≥ 6 glasses (1.5 L/day) is the recommendation of daily water intake (RIAD).
Aim: To characterize water intake, according to sociodemographic, ...
Asociación entre velocidad de marcha y deterioro cognitivo en personas mayores: resultados de la encuesta nacional de salud 2016-2017
(2022)
Antecedentes: La velocidad de la marcha podría considerarse un marcador temprano de riesgo de deterioro cognitivo en personas mayores. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre velocidad de la marcha y sospecha de deterioro ...
Asociación entre nivel educacional y sospecha de deterioro cognitivo en personas mayores chilenas: resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2016-2017
(2022)
Background:
A low education level has been associated with cognitive impairment in older adults.
Aim:
To determine the association between educational attainment and suspicion of cognitive imparirment in older Chilean ...