Having a larger waist circumference is the main indicator of metabolic syndrome risk in adults from middle-income countries.

Scientific Claim

Waist circumference is the primary risk factor for high metabolic syndrome scores in adults from middle-income countries.

Original Statement

“WC was the principal risk factor for a high MetS score”

From study:The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

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 identifies WC as the principal risk factor, which is a correlational finding appropriate for observational data.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2021 Mar 22

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

The prediction of Metabolic Syndrome alterations is improved by combining waist circumference and handgrip strength measurements compared to either alone

Score: 42

DOI: 10.1186/s12933-021-01256-z

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