Waist size vs. BMI for health risks
Differentiating the Associations of Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index With Cardiovascular Disease Risk in a Chinese Population
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
BMI doesn't predict diabetes risk when waist size is considered
Common belief is BMI is a primary health indicator, but this study shows it's irrelevant for diabetes prediction once waist circumference is accounted for
Practical Takeaways
Measure waist circumference alongside BMI for diabetes risk assessment
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
BMI doesn't predict diabetes risk when waist size is considered
Common belief is BMI is a primary health indicator, but this study shows it's irrelevant for diabetes prediction once waist circumference is accounted for
Practical Takeaways
Measure waist circumference alongside BMI for diabetes risk assessment
Publication
Journal
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Year
2015
Authors
Rui Li, Liang Shi, J. Jia, Yan-yun Li, Qundi Yang, Y. Ruan, Renjie Chen, H. Kan
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Claims (4)
Increased waist circumference is associated with a higher risk of metabolic disease and mortality, independent of total body weight.
People with larger waist sizes tend to have higher blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels even when their body mass index is the same, and the same is true for people with higher body mass index when their waist size is considered.
People with larger waist sizes or higher body mass index have greater odds of having high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome even after accounting for the other measure and other factors.
When waist size is considered, body mass index does not relate to the odds of having diabetes.