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
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This study checked if waist size or BMI is better for predicting health risks in Chinese adults.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
This study checked if waist size or BMI is better for predicting health risks in Chinese adults.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 536 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Li R, Shi L, Jia J, Li Y, Yang Q, Ruan Y, Chen R, Kan H
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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.