Optimal cut-off points for waist circumference in the definition of metabolic syndrome in Brazilian adults: baseline analyses of the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)

Optimal cut-off points for waist circumference in the definition of metabolic syndrome in Brazilian adults: baseline analyses of the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)

Abstract Background Waist circumference (WC) has been incorporated in the definition of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) but the exact WC cut-off points across populations are not clear. The Joint Interim Statement (JIS) suggested possible cut-offs to different populations and ethnic groups. However, t...

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Main Authors: Thiane Ristow Cardinal, Alvaro Vigo, Bruce Bartholow Duncan, Sheila Maria Alvim Matos, Maria de Jesus Mendes da Fonseca, Sandhi Maria Barreto, Maria Inês Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Waist circumference
Metabolic syndrome
Cut-off point
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-018-0347-0

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