Waist Circumference Cutoff Points and Cardiovascular Risk in Egyptians
Author Information
Author(s): Ibrahim M Mohsen, Elamragy Ahmed A, Girgis Hanan, Nour Mona A
Primary Institution: Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the waist circumference cutoff points diagnostic of abdominal obesity in a Middle Eastern population?
Conclusion
The study identifies specific waist circumference cutoff points for abdominal obesity in Egyptians, revealing a high prevalence associated with cardiometabolic risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- The study established waist circumference cutoff points of 93.5 cm for men and 91.5-92.5 cm for women.
- 48% of men and 51.5% of women in the sample were found to have abdominal obesity.
- Abdominal obesity was associated with increased prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors.
Takeaway
This study found that many Egyptians have too much belly fat, which can lead to health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
Methodology
Data were collected from the Egyptian National Hypertension Project survey, using standardized protocols for measurements and factor analysis to derive waist circumference cutoff points.
Potential Biases
The sample may not be representative of the general population, as hypertensive individuals were over-sampled.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and the sample may not represent the entire Egyptian population due to oversampling of hypertensive individuals.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 2313 individuals aged 25 and older, with a majority living in urban areas (73.3%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
0.63-0.876
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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