Peer Reviewed: Measures of Adiposity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors New York City Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2004

摘要

IntroductionBody mass index (BMI) and indicators of central adiposity have been associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but ambiguity remains about which measure optimally predicts CVD risk and is best suited for different racial/ethnic groups. We sought to characterize excess adiposity among New York City adults and assess the potential associations between multiple adiposity indicators and CVD risk factors, by race/ethnicity.