Health Assessment of the Ikwerres and Okrikas Ethnic Group of Rivers State, Nigeria: Using Body Mass Index and Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Nicholas Asiwe, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Lenton Igwangi Wariboko & Oghenefego Michael Adheke · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023
Background: Body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), are acceptable indicators in accessing health status that are used to assess cardiometabolic disorders and to predict future health risks. The aim of the study assesses the health status of Ikwerres and Okrikas ethn...