Waist Circumference and Insulin Resistance in Iranian Women
Author Information
Author(s): Zadeh-Vakili Azita, Tehrani Fahimeh R, Hosseinpanah Farhad
Primary Institution: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
What is the optimal cut-off value of waist circumference for predicting insulin resistance in reproductive aged Iranian women?
Conclusion
The optimal cut-off value for waist circumference reflecting insulin resistance is considered to be 88.5 cm for reproductive aged Iranian women.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean age of the participants was 34.4 years.
- The study found a significant positive correlation between waist circumference and insulin resistance.
- The optimal waist circumference cut-off for predicting insulin resistance was determined to be 88.5 cm.
Takeaway
This study found that if a woman's waist is bigger than 88.5 cm, she might have a problem with insulin, which can lead to health issues.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using stratified, multistage probability cluster sampling to select 1036 women, with 907 completing the study.
Limitations
The study did not use the gold standard technique for assessing insulin resistance.
Participant Demographics
Reproductive aged Iranian women, aged 18-45 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
2.63
Confidence Interval
95% CI 5.6-16.1
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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