In young, healthy men, higher body mass index is linked to lower blood vessel resistance during stress, while a larger waist-to-hip ratio is linked to higher blood vessel resistance. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
In healthy young men aged 18-22, total peripheral resistance during mental stress is inversely correlated with body mass index and positively correlated with waist-to-hip ratio.
Original Statement
“Total peripheral resistance during stress correlated inversely to body mass index (p = 0.02), whereas high waist/hip ratio was associated with higher systemic vascular resistance p = 0.002).”
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 'inversely correlated' and 'associated', which appropriately describes observational study findings without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Relation of central hemodynamics to obesity and body fat distribution.