Men with a waist size of 94 cm or larger have a 42% higher chance of having heart disease without symptoms compared to men with smaller waists, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available

Scientific Claim

In adult males, a waist circumference of 94 cm or greater is associated with a higher prevalence of silent coronary artery disease, with an odds ratio of 1.42 (95% confidence interval 1.04–1.93; P=0.026).

Original Statement

“a WC ≥94 cm (1.42, 1.04-1.93; P=0.026)”

From study:Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males

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 claim uses 'associated with' which is appropriate for an observational study, avoiding causal language. The study design supports association claims through regression analysis.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males

Case-Control Study

Human

2012 Jun

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males

Score: 48

DOI: 10.1089/met.2011.0099

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