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Table 3 Correlation coefficient (r) between body composition indices and physical fitness score using partial correlation analysis*

From: Fitness level and body composition indices: cross-sectional study among Malaysian adolescent

Body composition

Physical fitness score

 

r

p

BMI SD

-0.360

<0.001

WC (cm)

-0.413

<0.001

WHtR

-0.403

<0.001

  1. BMI = Body mass index, WC = Waist circumference, WHtR = Waist height ratio
  2. *Control for age, gender, smoking status, ethnicity, locality and sexual maturity
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