Is weight-adjusted waist index more strongly associated with diabetes than body mass index and waist circumference?: Results from the database large community sample study
We analyzed 2017-2020 NHANES data to explore the link between WWI and diabetes, finding a consistent positive correlation. The correlation between WWI and diabetes was stronger than that between WC and BMI. WWI seems to offer better potential aid in disease prevention and diagnosis.
Authors
- J. Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0011-5761)
- Jinli Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3145-4166)
Institutions
- Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309150
- Citations
- 14
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.60