Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
Exact(23)
However, clinical anthropometrics are well-known to be poor for estimating VAT, and, thus, it is not surprising that there is a discrepancy between a prevalence based on waist circumference and one based on more precise CT measurements (8).
A simple but good approximation of body fat, especially central fat, is based on waist circumference, which is high if above 40 inches for men (and above 35 inches for women).
Using a lifestyle risk score based on waist circumference, fitness, nutritional quality, and physical activity level, employees were categorized into 3 distinct estimated lifestyle risk levels (low, intermediate, and high).
Comments: Using a corrective formula based on waist circumference to adjust the Broselow tape weight improved accuracy in obese children.
However, 61.5% of firefighters fell within the normal range based on waist circumference.
Abdominal obesity was defined based on waist circumference: <94 cm (normal), 94 101.9 cm (overweight) and ≥102 cm (obese).
Similar(37)
To test the accuracy of the method, we compared WHR estimated by this method with WHR based on waist and hip circumferences measured on 22 live women.
As many as 70% of the total population fulfilled the criteria for adiposity according to either the ATP, WHO or IDF definitions of MetS (i.e. based on BMI, waist circumference or waist to hip ratio).
Based on cohort studies, waist circumference is a better predictor for type 2 diabetes [ 25], making the risk prediction based on waist probably a more accurate estimate.
The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was based on increased waist circumference (57.8%), hypertriglyceridemia (20.7%), hypertension (27.4%), low HDL (80.0%) and increased fasting blood sugar (9.6%).
An algorithm based on BMI, waist circumference, triglycerides and GGT had an accuracy of 0.84 (95%CI 0.81 0.87) in detecting FL.
More suggestions(2)
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com