Measuring waist size is easier and more practical for people with spinal cord injuries than other body measurements.

Scientific Claim

Waist circumference is a more practical measure for individuals with spinal cord injury compared to other anthropometric measures.

Original Statement

“WC is a more practical measure for an SCI population.”

From study:Waist Circumference Is the Best Index for Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

The abstract explicitly states WC is more practical, which is a descriptive finding based on practicality considerations.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Waist Circumference Is the Best Index for Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

2014 Feb 1

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Waist Circumference Is the Best Index for Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Score: 20

DOI: 10.1089/neu.2013.3042

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