Waist size and waist-to-height ratio are linked to five key heart disease risk factors and overall heart disease risk in people with spinal cord injuries.

Scientific Claim

Waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio are correlated with five cardiovascular metabolic risk factors and the Framingham risk score in individuals with spinal cord injury.

Original Statement

“WC and WHtR were correlated with five metabolic risk factors as well as the Framingham risk score.”

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

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The abstract states 'correlated', which is appropriate for correlational claims.

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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