Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and risk of cardiovascular diseases in United States adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a new obesity-related index, the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) appears to be a good predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in East Asian populations. This study aimed to validate the association between WWI and CVD in United States (US) adults and also evaluate its relationships with the prevalence of specific CVDs.

Methods

The data were obtained from the 2009-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. WWI was calculated as waist circumference divided by the square root of weight, and CVD was ascertained based on self-reported physician diagnoses. Multivariable logistic regression models and subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate the association between WWI and CVD.

Results

A total of 21,040 participants were included. There was

SUBMITTER: Fang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474739 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature