BMI is the best body measurement for predicting high blood pressure in older Chinese men and women compared to other measurements.

Scientific Claim

Body mass index has the highest predictive ability for elevated blood pressure in elderly Chinese males (AUC 0.626) and females (AUC 0.578) among the obesity indices studied.

Original Statement

“Elevated BP: Male BMI AUC 0.626 (highest), WC 0.613, WHtR 0.623; Female BMI AUC 0.578 (highest), WC 0.569, WHtR 0.570.”

From study:Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio for prediction of multiple metabolic risk factors in Chinese elderly population

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 study reports comparative predictive performance without causal claims; 'highest predictive ability' is appropriate for observational data comparing index performance.

More Accurate Statement

“Body mass index is associated with the highest predictive ability for elevated blood pressure in elderly Chinese males (AUC 0.626) and females (AUC 0.578) among the obesity indices studied.”

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio for prediction of multiple metabolic risk factors in Chinese elderly population

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2018 Jan 10

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio for prediction of multiple metabolic risk factors in Chinese elderly population

Score: 42

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18854-1

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