Using a waist size of 86.5 cm instead of general cutoffs identifies about 1.5 times more men with spinal cord injuries as having metabolic syndrome across different diagnostic criteria.
Scientific Claim
In men with chronic spinal cord injury, using a waist circumference cutoff of 86.5 cm is associated with a 1.5-fold increase in metabolic syndrome prevalence across NCEP ATP III (22% vs 8%), AHA (22% vs 14%), and IDF (25% vs 14%) definitions compared to general population criteria.
Original Statement
“When the SCI specific criteria, listed in Table 1B, was applied the prevalence of MetS was found to be 22%, 22% and 25% using the NCEP, AHA and IDF. Compared to the general population cutoff point, the risk of developing MetS was 1.5-fold greater than using NCEP, AHA, and IDF.”
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 study is observational and demonstrates associations, so using 'associated with' is appropriate. No causation is claimed.