ArticleBMC public health2023
BMI category-specific waist circumference thresholds based on cardiovascular disease outcomes and all-cause mortality: Tehran lipid and glucose study (TLGS).
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Abstract
backgroundWaist circumference (WC), a representative of abdominal visceral fat, is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its outcomes. We aimed to define body mass index (BMI)-specific WC thresholds as predictors of CVD and all-cause mortality.
methodsIn this prospective cohort study in the context of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS), a total of 3344 men and 4068 women were followed up for 18 years. Based on BMI, the participants were categorized into three groups: BMI < 25, 25 < BMI < 30, and BMI > 30. In each BMI category, sex-specific WC thresholds were estimated by the maximum value of Youden's index to predict based on incident CVD events and all-cause mortality prediction.
resultsOverall 667 and 463 CVD events (the incidence rate of 3.1 to 4.5 in men and 1.1 to 2.6 in women per 1,000 person-years within BMI categories) and 438 and 302 mortalities (the incidence rate of 2.1 to 2.7 in men and 1.2 to 1.4 in women per 1,000 person-years within BMI categories) were recorded in men and women, respectively. WC thresholds in the BMI categories of < 25, 25-30, and BMI > 30 kg/m
conclusionBMI-specific WC thresholds observed here can help to better identify individuals at high risk of developing CVDs.
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