Body fat distribution and cardiovascular risk in normal weight women. Associations with insulin resistance, lipids and plasma leptin.

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Published in Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord on June 01, 2000

Authors

E S Tai1, T N Lau, S C Ho, A C Fok, C E Tan

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. eshyong@pacific.net.sg

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