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[Obesity anthropometrics indicators and the association with coronary ischemic disease]

G Oviedo1, M Morón de Salim, L Solano

  • 1Médico-Cirujano, Magister en Nutrición, Centro de Investigaciones en Nutrición, Departamento de Salud Pública, Venezuela. oviedogustavo@intercable.net.ve

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|December 7, 2006
PubMed

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Obesity indicators like waist-to-hip ratio and BMI are linked to coronary ischemic disease (CID). High values in these anthropometric measures increase the risk of developing CID in men.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Coronary ischemic disease (CID) is a significant health concern.
  • Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between obesity anthropometric indicators and coronary ischemic disease (CID).

Main Methods:

  • A study of 120 men aged 35-55, divided into a CID group (n=60) and a healthy control group (n=60).
  • Measurements included weight, height, arm, waist, and hip circumferences, and skinfold thickness.
  • Calculated metrics: body mass index (BMI), fatty area (FA), and waist-to-hip index (W/H).

Main Results:

  • Men with CID had a higher mean age and BMI compared to the control group.
  • A significant association was found between a high waist-to-hip (W/H) index and CID (p < 0.01).
  • 40% of men with CID were obese, and 76% had a high W/H index.

Conclusions:

  • High waist-to-hip index and BMI are positively associated with coronary ischemic disease.
  • These anthropometric indicators serve as important risk factors for CID.
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