correlational
Analysis v1
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Gaining fat around the abdomen increases diabetes risk in middle-aged men, even when considering overall weight changes. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
Abdominal fat gain is associated with higher diabetes risk in middle-aged US men, independent of weight change.
Original Statement
“A gain in abdominal fat was positively associated with risk, independent of the risk associated with weight change.”
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 abstract uses 'positively associated', which correctly reflects the observational nature of the study.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Changes in body weight and body fat distribution as risk factors for clinical diabetes in US men.
Cohort Study
Human
2004 Jun 15Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found