Waist circumference cut‐off points for identification of abdominal obesity among the tunisian adult population

2006100 citationsJournal Article

Authors

R Bouguerra · Institut National de Nutrition et de Technologie Alimentaire

Hugh Alberti · Newcastle University

H. Smida · Institut National de Nutrition et de Technologie Alimentaire

L. Ben Salem · Institut National de Nutrition et de Technologie Alimentaire

C. Ben Rayana · Institut National de Nutrition et de Technologie Alimentaire

J. El Atti · Institut National de Nutrition et de Technologie Alimentaire

Abstract

Based on the ROC analysis, we suggest a WC of 85 cm for both men and women as appropriate cut-off points to identify central obesity for the purposes of CVD and diabetes-risk detection among Tunisians. WCs of 85 cm in men and 79 cm in women were the most sensitive and specific to identify most subjects with a BMI >/=25 kg/m(2).

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism

Volume 9, Issue 6, pp. 859-868

DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00667.x

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