Effects of A Body Shape Index, Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference in Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Korean Middle-Aged and Older Adults

摘要

Objective: This study investigated a comparative analysis of ABSI (a body shape index), BMI (body mass index) and waist circumference (WC) regarding their relationships with CVD ( cardiovascular disease ) risk factors in Korean middle-aged and older adults. Materials and Methods: The raw data of the sixth KNHNES were utilized. Data of 2,464 respondents were extracted for analysis regarding anthropometry, blood testing and blood pressure . Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: The study found that ABSI, BMI and WC have significant relationships with blood lipid levels, blood pressure and fasting blood glucose in Korean middle-aged and older adults. Specifically, WC was found to be significantly related with triglycerides, fasting blood glucose and HDL cholesterol. BMI and ABSI were found to have a significant relationship with blood pressure . Therefore, this study showed that each anthropometric factor has different effects on CVD risk factors in Korean middle-aged and older adults. Conclusion: Based on the study results, it was concluded that healthcare professionals should not rely on a single anthropometric measurement in CVD risk management .