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Sensitivity and specificity for WHR, WC and BMI at respective cut offs in assessing body fat as compared to VFA.
| Variable | Sensitivity% | Specificity% |
|---|---|---|
| WHR (males) | 90.9 | 98.9 |
| WHR (females) | 96.4 | 79.3 |
| WC (males) | 40.9 | 97.8 |
| WC (females) | 71.4 | 79.3 |
| BMI (males) | 78.8 | 85.4 |
| BMI (females) | 57.1 | 79.3 |
