Is waist circumference a better predictor of blood pressure insulin resistance and blood lipids than body mass index in young Chilean adults?

摘要

BackgroundIt 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 assess which measurement, BMI or WC, is more strongly associated with blood pressure, homeostatic model assessment (HOMA) and blood lipids in young Chilean adults.