Enhanced prediction of renal function decline by replacing waist circumference with "A Body Shape Index (ABSI)" in diagnosing metabolic syndrome: a retrospective cohort study in Japan.

Daiji NagayamaKentaro FujishiroShinichi TsudaYasuhiro WatanabeTakashi YamaguchiKenji SuzukiAtsuhito SaikiKohji Shirai

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

In this study, replacing WC with ABSI in MetS diagnostic criteria more efficiently predicted subjects at risk of renal function decline and arterial stiffening.

Keyphrases

body mass index
metabolic syndrome
body weight
insulin resistance
uric acid
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue