Table 2.
Means and additive genetic heritabilities for abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome-related phenotypes
| Trait | Mean | Standard deviation | Sample size | Additive genetic heritability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI, kg/m2 | 32.0 | 7.6 | 2,154 | 0.24 ± 0.06 |
| Waist, cm | 103 | 19.0 | 2,205 | 0.28 ± 0.06 |
| Hip, cm | 117 | 17.0 | 2,160 | 0.32 ± 0.06 |
| Weight, kg | 90.0 | 22.7 | 2,163 | 0.29 ± 0.06 |
| Insulin, pmol/liter | 84.7 | 40.4 | 1,620 | 0.16 ± 0.07 |
| Insulin/glucose | 9.97 | 4.4 | 1,604 | 0.19 ± 0.06 |
| Leptin, ng/ml | 26.2 | 19.9 | 2,044 | 0.32 ± 0.06 |