Theories of Creativity
PLoS ONEPublished 1 May 1990
Mark A. Runco, Robert S. Albert
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This study supports the simple message "Keep your waist circumference to less than half your height". The use of WHtR in public health screening, with appropriate action, could help add years to life.
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