The association between waist circumference, weight-adjusted waist index, waist-to-height ratio and waist divided by height^0.5 and the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in patients with diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), waist divided by height^0.5(WHT.5R), and weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) are four anthropometric indices evaluating obesity, but the association with cardiovascular diseases in diabetic population remain unclear.

Methods

We extracted data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES1999-2016),and 7000 patients with diabetes were eligible. Weighted logistic regression and weighted restricted cubic spline analyses were performed to explore the association between WC, WWI, WHtR, WTH.5R and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease (CVD), congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease (CAD), and stroke. Stratified analyses and interaction tests were further conducted.<

SUBMITTER: Liao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12363132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature