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Association Between Body Mass Index and Cardiometabolic Risks Among Malay Obese Adults
Azlina Daud1, Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan1
11 International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Clinical Nursing Research
|August 8, 2017
Summary
Body mass index (BMI) in obese adults shows the strongest link with waist circumference and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP). Future strategies should target these cardiometabolic risk factors for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Metabolic Health
- Obesity Medicine
Background:
- Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) encompasses factors predicting cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
- Obesity is a significant contributor to cardiometabolic risk.
- Understanding the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and CMR is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between cardiometabolic risk factors and body mass index (BMI) in obese adults.
- To identify key CMR indicators strongly correlated with BMI in this population.
Main Methods:
- Quantified CMR factors including waist circumference, blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid profiles, and hs-CRP.
- Analyzed correlations between BMI and various CMR indicators in 82 obese adults.
Main Results:
- BMI exhibited the highest correlation with waist circumference (r = .618).
- Weak correlations were observed between BMI and systolic/diastolic blood pressure, and hs-CRP.
- Very weak correlations were found between BMI and fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.
Conclusions:
- Waist circumference and hs-CRP are the most significant cardiometabolic risk indicators associated with BMI in obese adults.
- Future strategies for reducing CMR in obese individuals should prioritize interventions targeting waist circumference and hs-CRP levels.
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