Table 3.
Association between 1 SD increase in anthropometric markers and CVD risk, using the Framingham Risk Score, age adjusted.
| Characteristics | Slope coefficient (β) (95% CIs) | p–value* | R square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | |||
| WC (per 1 SD) | 1.67 (−0.01–3.35) | 0.05 | 0.6754 |
| BMI (per 1 SD) | 1.56 (−0.06–3.19) | 0.06 | 0.6750 |
| WHR (per 1 SD) | 1.30 (−0.48–3.09) | 0.15 | 0.6728 |
| WHtR (per 1 SD) | 1.82 (0.09–3.56) | 0.04 | 0.6760 |
| Females | |||
| WC (per 1 SD) | 0.78 (−0.12–1.69) | 0.09 | 0.5811 |
| BMI (per 1 SD) | 0.60 (−0.27–1.48) | 0.18 | 0.5801 |
| WHR (per 1 SD) | 1.13 (0.14–2.11) | 0.03 | 0.5830 |
| WHtR (per 1 SD) | 0.95 (0.01–1.89) | 0.04 | 0.5820 |
*
p-value for each predictor in the regression model, controlling for age. BMI, Body Mass Index; Cis, Confidence Intervals; CVD, Cardiovascular Disease; SD, Standard Deviation; WC, Waist Circumference; WHR, Waist-to-Hip Ratio; WHtR, Waist-to-Height Ratio.