Key result
Waist-to-hip ratio and subscapular-to-triceps skinfold ratio independently predicted NIDDM and lipid levels, indicating they measure different aspects of regional body-fat distribution.
Why the study?
Do different measures of regional body-fat distribution (STR and WHR) independently predict NIDDM and lipid abnormalities in Mexican Americans?
Cross-Sectional (n=738)
Do different measures of regional body-fat distribution (STR and WHR) independently predict NIDDM and lipid abnormalities in Mexican Americans?
Both waist-to-hip ratio and subscapular-to-triceps skinfold ratio independently predict diabetes and lipid abnormalities, suggesting they measure different aspects of body-fat distribution, though WHR is preferable if only one is measured.
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May inform NIDDM risk assessment via multiple anthropometrics in Mexican Americans; extends cross-sectional observations but leaves open prospective validation.
Haffner et al. (1987) conducted a cross-sectional in Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk factors (n=738). Waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR) and subscapular-to-triceps skinfold ratio (STR) was evaluated on NIDDM, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Waist-to-hip ratio and subscapular-to-triceps skinfold ratio independently predicted NIDDM and lipid levels, indicating they measure different aspects of regional body-fat distribution.
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