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Korean J Obes 2013; 22(2): 120-122

Published online June 30, 2013

Copyright © Korean Society for the Study of Obesity.

What is the Most Reliable Obesity Iindex in Korean Elderly Population? (Korean J Obes Vol.21 No.3, 2012)

June Hyung Yoon, Jongwoo Kim*, Seon Yeong Lee, Kyunam Kim, In Young Cho, Young M Cho

Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Sanggye-Paik Hospital

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