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Sex differences in the associations of body size and body shape with platelets in the UK Biobank cohort

Highlights We examined a large middle-aged population-based cohort, excluding participants with prevalent cancer, endocrine and metabolic conditions, and severe illnesses. Body mass index (BMI) was associated positively with platelet count in women (strongest in pre-menopausal women) and inversely i...

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Main Authors: Sofia Christakoudi, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, Evangelos Evangelou, Elio Riboli
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Obesity
Body shape
Waist size
Hip size
ABSI
Platelets
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00494-y
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