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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2020; 11(8): 322-350
Published online Aug 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i8.322
Published online Aug 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i8.322
General adiposity (SAT and VAT) BMI, kg/m2 | Thresholds and classification |
< 24.9 | Normal |
25-29.9 | Overweight |
30-34.9 | Class I |
35-39.9 | Class II |
≥ 40 | Class III |
Central adiposity (VA) | Thresholds |
WC | M: ≥ 94 cm, W: ≥ 80 cm |
Thresholds depend on BMI and ethnicity | |
Waist-to-height ratio (index of central obesity) | > 50 yr: ≥ 0.6, < 40 yr: ≥ 0.5 |
Waist-to-hip ratio | M: ≥ 0.9, W: ≥ 0.85 |
Neck circumference | M: ≥ 40.5 cm W: ≥ 34.2 cm |
Sagittal abdominal diameter | > 30 cm correlates with CV risk |
Visceral adiposity index[189] | The formula for M and W depends on WC,BMI, TG and HDL-cholesterol |
Ectopic and parenchymal adiposity | |
Liver, epicardial and renal fat tissue | Continuous variable, MRI or TC |
- Citation: Pazos F. Range of adiposity and cardiorenal syndrome. World J Diabetes 2020; 11(8): 322-350
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v11/i8/322.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v11.i8.322