Table 2.
Regression coefficients for neck circumference versus body mass index and waist circumference, age adjusted, by sex and weight category
| Variable | Sex | Beta (95% CI) | R2 | p-value (beta) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Males | ||||
|
BMI (kg/m2) |
Healthy-weight |
0.75 (0.62 – 0.88) |
0.88 |
<0.0001 |
| Overweight/obese |
0.46 (0.38 – 0.54) |
0.88 |
<0.0001 |
|
|
Waist circumference (cm) |
Healthy-weight |
0.24 (0.18 – 0.3) |
0.86 |
<0.0001 |
| Overweight/obese |
0.16 (0.13 – 0.18) |
0.87 |
<0.0001 |
|
|
Females | ||||
|
BMI (kg/m2) |
Healthy-weight |
0.42 (0.37 – 0.47) |
0.8 |
<0.0001 |
| Overweight/obese |
0.37 (0.26 – 0.48) |
0.72 |
<0.0001 |
|
| Waist circumference (cm) | Healthy-weight |
0.15 (0.12 – 0.17) |
0.8 |
<0.0001 |
| Overweight/obese | 0.15 (0.13 – 0.17) | 0.75 | <0.0001 | |