Key result
Waist circumference measurement protocol has no substantial influence on the association between waist circumference and all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, CVD, and diabetes.
Why the study?
Does the measurement protocol for waist circumference influence its association with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mortality?
Systematic Review
Does the measurement protocol for waist circumference influence its association with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mortality?
The specific protocol used to measure waist circumference does not significantly alter its predictive value for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mortality.
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Clinicians may use any standard waist circumference protocol; confirms its robust, protocol-independent associations with mortality and cardiometabolic risk.
Ross et al. (2007) conducted a systematic review in Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Waist circumference measurement protocol vs. Different protocols (minimal waist, midpoint, umbilicus) was evaluated on Association with morbidity of CVD and diabetes and mortality from all causes and CVD. Waist circumference measurement protocol has no substantial influence on the association between waist circumference and all-cause mortality, CVD mortality, CVD, and diabetes.
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