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Comparison between ROC curves of different anthropometric indices for high blood pressure (n = 8225) in subjects 10–17 years of age.
| Difference between AUC(95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI versus WC | 0.09 (−0.00515; 0.0189) | 0.063 |
| BMI versus WTHR | 0.03 (0.0218; 0.0434) | <0.001 |
| WC versus WTHR | 0.02 (0.0141; 0.0327) | <0.001 |
Legends: BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; WTHR, waist to height ratio; AUC, area under the curve; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval.
