In young, healthy men, central obesity is linked to tighter blood vessels, lower heart output, and stronger blood vessel tightening during stress. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

In healthy young men aged 18-22, central obesity is associated with higher total peripheral resistance, lower cardiac output, and a vasoconstrictor response to psychosocial stress.

Original Statement

“Thus, central obesity is associated with a specific hemodynamic pattern characterized by higher total peripheral resistance, lower cardiac output, and a vasoconstrictor response to psychosocial stress.”

From study:Relation of central hemodynamics to obesity and body fat distribution.

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 'associated with', which correctly describes observational study findings without implying causation.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Relation of central hemodynamics to obesity and body fat distribution.

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

1992 Jun

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Relation of central hemodynamics to obesity and body fat distribution.

Score: 27

DOI: 10.1161/01.HYP.19.6.520

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