correlational
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A person's waist-to-hip ratio was initially linked to belly fat loss after surgery, but this connection disappeared when considering other factors like belly fat and cholesterol levels before surgery.
Scientific Claim
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is significantly associated with VAT reduction in univariate analysis (odds ratio 1175.67, 95% confidence interval 4.96-278,877.39), but this association is not significant in multivariate analysis.
Original Statement
“WHR 7.07 2.79 2.53 0.011 1175.67 (4.96~278,877.39) ... 1.62 3.42 0.47 0.636 5.05 (0.01~4136.91)”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim correctly uses 'associated with' and specifies the context of univariate vs multivariate analysis, which is appropriate for the study's observational design.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found