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Cutoffs for different anthropometric measures in determining an elevated cardiometabolic risk score in men and women.
| Men (n = 1936) Mean (95% CI) | Women (n = 2096) Mean (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sagittal abdominal diameter (cm) | 22.2 (21.6 to 22.8) | 20.1 (19.4 to 20.8) |
| Waist girth (cm) | 100 (96.9 to 101) | 88.4 (86.7 to 90) |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.97 (0.95 to 0.99) | 0.82 (0.81 to 0.84) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.9 (26.8 to 29) | 27.6 (27 to 28.3) |
CI: confidence interval, BMI: body mass index.
