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Accuracy of sagittal abdominal diameter as predictor of abdominal fat among Brazilian adults: a comparation with waist circumference
(Aula Médica Ediciones, 2010-07-01)
Aim: We aim was to compare the sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) with waist circumference (WC) as a predictor of central obesity among adults and to identify the sensitivity and specificity of the best cut-off point for ...
Maternal obesity and fetal deaths: Results from the Brazilian cross-sectional demographic health survey, 2006
(BMC, 2014)
Background: Obesity is highly related to negative reproductive health outcomes, but its relationship with spontaneous abortion and stillbirth remains to be understood, especially in transitioning economies. This study aimed ...
High blood pressure and its relationship to adiposity in a school-aged population: Body mass index vs waist circumference
(2018-02-01)
High blood pressure (HBP) is a major concern in pediatric populations. Adiposity is highly related to HBP in youths; however, whether body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC) is more strongly associated with HBP ...
Waist circumference in predicting gestational diabetes mellitus
(Informa Healthcare, 2014-06-01)
Background: To evaluate waist circumference (WC) measured at 20-24 weeks of gestation as a predictor of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods: This cross-sectional study included 240 women at 20-24 weeks of gestation. ...
Is waist circumference a better predictor of blood pressure, insulin resistance and blood lipids than body mass index in young Chilean adults?
(2012)
Background: It has been reported that waist circumference (WC) is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk factors than body mass index (BMI), although the findings have not been consistent. The aim of this study was to ...
Energy and fat intake are not associated with abdominal adiposity
(2013-09-01)
Background and objective: Central or abdominal obesity (AA) is a highly prevalent determinant of the metabolic syndrome and its control requires intervention strategies. This study investigated the risk factors associated ...
Anthropometric indicators predict metabolic syndrome diagnosis in maintenance hemodialysis patients
(American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2015-09-04)
Obesity has been considered the key in metabolic syndrome (MetS) development, and fat accumulation may be responsible for the occurrence of metabolic abnormalities in hemodialysis patients. The use of gold-standard methods ...