Indices of abdominal obesity are better discriminators of cardiovascular risk factors than BMI: a meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE: To determine which simple index of overweight and obesity is the best
discriminator of cardiovascular risk factors. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: This is a meta …
discriminator of cardiovascular risk factors. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: This is a meta …
Comparison of body mass index, waist circumference, and waist/hip ratio in predicting incident diabetes: a meta-analysis
G Vazquez, S Duval, DR Jacobs Jr… - Epidemiologic …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist/hip ratio have been shown to be
associated with type 2 diabetes. From the clinical perspective, central obesity (approximated …
associated with type 2 diabetes. From the clinical perspective, central obesity (approximated …
Waist-to-height ratio as an indicator of 'early health risk': simpler and more predictive than using a 'matrix'based on BMI and waist circumference
M Ashwell, S Gibson - BMJ open, 2016 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives There is now good evidence that central obesity carries more health risks
compared with total obesity assessed by body mass index (BMI). It has therefore been …
compared with total obesity assessed by body mass index (BMI). It has therefore been …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of abdominal adiposity and overall obesity in predicting risk of type 2 diabetes among men
Y Wang, EB Rimm, MJ Stampfer, WC Willett… - The American journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
Background: Obesity is a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes. However, few studies have
compared the predictive power of overall obesity with that of central obesity. The cutoffs for …
compared the predictive power of overall obesity with that of central obesity. The cutoffs for …
Metabolic syndrome with and without C-reactive protein as a predictor of coronary heart disease and diabetes in the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study
N Sattar, A Gaw, O Scherbakova, I Ford, DSJ O'Reilly… - Circulation, 2003 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recently proposed a
simple definition for metabolic syndrome. Information on the prospective association of this …
simple definition for metabolic syndrome. Information on the prospective association of this …
[HTML][HTML] Accuracy and usefulness of BMI measures based on self-reported weight and height: findings from the NHANES & NHIS 2001-2006
M Stommel, CA Schoenborn - BMC public health, 2009 - Springer
Abstract Background The Body Mass Index (BMI) based on self-reported height and weight
(" self-reported BMI") in epidemiologic studies is subject to measurement error. However …
(" self-reported BMI") in epidemiologic studies is subject to measurement error. However …
Risk assessment tools for identifying individuals at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Trials have demonstrated the preventability of type 2 diabetes through lifestyle modifications
or drugs in people with impaired glucose tolerance. However, alternative ways of identifying …
or drugs in people with impaired glucose tolerance. However, alternative ways of identifying …
Change in body mass index and risk of incident Alzheimer disease
AS Buchman, RS Wilson, JL Bienias, RC Shah… - Neurology, 2005 - AAN Enterprises
Objective: To examine the association of change in body mass index (BMI) with risk of
Alzheimer disease (AD). Methods: Nine hundred eighteen older Catholic clergy participating …
Alzheimer disease (AD). Methods: Nine hundred eighteen older Catholic clergy participating …
[HTML][HTML] Relation of body mass index and waist-to-height ratio to cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and adolescents: the Bogalusa Heart Study
DS Freedman, HS Kahn, Z Mei… - The American journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Background: Several investigators have concluded that the waist-to-height ratio is more
strongly associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors than is the body mass index …
strongly associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors than is the body mass index …
[HTML][HTML] Body fat distribution and risk of type 2 diabetes in the general population: are there differences between men and women? The MONICA/KORA Augsburg …
C Meisinger, A Döring, B Thorand, M Heier… - The American journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier
Background: It remains controversial whether body mass index (BMI), waist circumference
(WC), or waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a better risk predictor of type 2 diabetes. Objective: The …
(WC), or waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a better risk predictor of type 2 diabetes. Objective: The …