Is neck circumference associated with CVD risk factors independent of VAT and BMI?
Neck circumference is an independent marker of cardiometabolic risk, suggesting upper-body subcutaneous fat is a unique pathogenic depot.
Neck circumference is associated with CVD risk factors even after adjustment for VAT and BMI. These findings suggest that upper-body sc fat may be a unique, pathogenic fat depot.
Preis et al. (Thu,) studied this question.