Obesity Index That Better Predict Metabolic Syndrome: Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio, or Waist Height Ratio
Figure 2
Adjusted odds ratios (adj. OR) for metabolic syndrome for one quartile increase in anthropometric variables in individuals. All the models are adjusted for age, education, smoking status, and family history of hypertension and diabetes. (a) Model for the general population, (b) model for females population, and (c) model for male population. BMI = Body Mass Index, WC = Waist Circumference, WHtR = Waist Height Ratio, and WHR = Waist Hip Ratio.
