BMI risk_factor_for diabetes
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BMI itself is a risk factor for diabetes (which it clearly is)
confidence: 0.95
Accuracy and usefulness of BMI measures based on self-reported weight and height: findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006.
(2009)
PMID:19922675
cited
it has been well established that the risk of diabetes rises with higher BMI values
confidence: 0.95
Accuracy and usefulness of BMI measures based on self-reported weight and height: findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006.
(2009)
PMID:19922675
cited
BMI is just as good a predictor of the incidence of diabetes as a waist-hip ratio or waist circumference.
confidence: 0.90
Accuracy and usefulness of BMI measures based on self-reported weight and height: findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006.
(2009)
PMID:19922675
cited
risk of diabetes rises with higher BMI values
confidence: 0.95
Accuracy and usefulness of BMI measures based on self-reported weight and height: findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006.
(2009)
PMID:19922675
cited
predict the odds of having ever been diagnosed with diabetes, based on the BMI measures
confidence: 0.95