Different adiposity indices and their associations with hypertension among Chinese population from Jiangxi province.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, the best adiposity index that predicts or associates strongly with hypertension remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to compare the performance of different adiposity indices [BMI (body mass index), WC (waist circumference), WHtR (waist-to-height ratio), ABSI (a body shape index), VAI (visceral adipose index), BFP (body fat percentage)] as associates and potential predictors of risk of hypertension among Chinese population.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Jiangxi province, China from 2013 to 2014. A total of 14,573 participants were included in the study. The physical measurements included body height, weight, WC, BFP and VAI. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the associations between different adipo

SUBMITTER: Hu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7059680 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature