Table 4.

Correlations between baseline neck circumference and metabolic characteristics

Variables	Neck circumference
	Univariate		Multivariate
	Beta	p value	Beta	p value
Body mass index	0.230	< 0.001	–	–
Waist circumference	0.313	< 0.001	–	–
HDL-C	− 0.144	< 0.001	-0.12	< 0.001
Triglycerides	0.104	< 0.001	0.11	< 0.001
HOMA-IR	0.128	< 0.001	0.18	< 0.001
CRP	0.103	0.002	0.10	0.003
Adiponectin	-0.110	< 0.001	-0.09	0.007

Multivariable model was adjusted for age, smoking, physical activity, educational attainment, body mass index, and waist circumference. CRP, C-reactive protein; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance