Association of Anthropometric Parameters with Elevated Fasting Blood Sugar among Filipino Adults Aged 18–65 years in Highly Urbanized Cities in the Philippines
There is no single anthropometric parameter that can truly discern the status of elevated FBS. However, it appears the use of waist circumference and waist-hip ratio have the potential to be an indicator especially in settings where the evaluation of the actual FBS of the individuals is not feasible. Future research suggests exploring possible interaction of BP, and FBS, diet quality and adequacy, and the effectiveness of having multiple anthropometric parameters in one model.
Authors
- Rowel C. Malimban
- Kim Leonard G Dela Luna
- Eldridge Ferrer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9915-7010)
- Alvin Duke R. Sy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6684-5098)
- Carl Mark Vincent B. Babasoro
- Anna Paulina S Rodriguez
- Raycha Lei Concess M Rama-Sabandal
- Darwin E Dormis
Institutions
- Nutrition Center of the Philippines (PH)
- Department of Science and Technology (PH)
- University of the Philippines Manila (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Medica Philippina
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v59i4.11290
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00