Waist circumference cutoff identifying risks of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease in men with spinal cord injury.

Satinder GillRyan M SumrellAdam SimaDavid X CifuAshraf S Gorgey

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Using the existing general population criteria underestimated persons with SCI who are at risk of developing obesity, MetS, and CVD. The recommended SCI specific criteria are likely to distinguish those at risks of developing comorbidities and allow healthcare providers to intervene in a timely manner.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
body mass index
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
spinal cord injury
type diabetes
weight gain
weight loss
high fat diet induced
human health
cardiovascular risk factors
uric acid
body weight
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
climate change
cardiovascular events