Sagittal Abdominal Diameter and Cardiovascular Risk in Women
Author Information
Author(s): Helena Petersson, Achraf Daryani, Ulf Risérus
Primary Institution: Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
Hypothesis
Is sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) a better predictor of insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors in immigrant women from the Middle East compared to native Swedish women?
Conclusion
SAD is a useful marker for identifying insulin resistance and inflammation in women at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Supporting Evidence
- SAD showed a higher correlation with insulin resistance and CRP than other measures.
- SAD was the only significant predictor of insulin resistance after adjusting for BMI and WC.
- Every one-centimeter increase in SAD was associated with a 16% increase in mean CRP levels.
Takeaway
The study found that measuring the belly height (SAD) can help doctors see if women are at risk for heart problems, especially for those from the Middle East.
Methodology
The study involved measuring various anthropometric and cardiovascular risk factors in a sample of immigrant and native women.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to low participation rates among immigrants in health surveys.
Limitations
The sample size was relatively small and only included women from Iran and Turkey, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
107 immigrant women from the Middle East (71 from Iran, 36 from Turkey) and 50 native Swedish women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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