The explanatory power of anthropometric indicators when determining the outcome differed between men and women, as well as between cultural groups living in relative proximity (Barbadians and Cubans).
Results suggest the relevance of those indicators for an early detection of risks for the development of this disease as well as to intervene in its prevention and control.
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