The Claim
In Indonesian adults, an elevated waist-to-height ratio is associated with a higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension, and this association persists after adjustment for body mass index.
What the research says
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Among adults in Indonesia, people with a higher waist-to-height ratio have a higher rate of diabetes and high blood pressure, even when accounting for their overall body weight.
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In Indonesian adults, the prevalence of diabetes and hypertension is significantly higher among individuals with elevated waist-to-height ratio, and the association remains strong even after adjusting for BMI, suggesting that WHtR captures unique metabolic risk beyond overall adiposity.
Fat stored around the organs releases fatty acids and inflammatory signals that interfere with insulin's ability to control blood sugar and damage blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure and diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyEven if two people weigh the same, the one with a bigger waist compared to their height is more likely to have diabetes or high blood pressure — this study proves that in Indonesians, waist size tells us more than just overall weight.
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