Labraña, A. M., Durán, E., Martínez, M. A., Leiva, A. M., Garrido, A., Díaz, X., Salas, C. and Celis-Morales, C. (2017) Menor peso corporal, de índice de masa corporal y de perímetro de cintura se asocian a una disminución en factores de riesgo cardiovascular en población chilena = Effects of a lower body weight or waist circumference on cardiovascular risk. Findings from the Chilean health survey. Revista Medica de Chile, 145(5), pp. 585-594.
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Abstract
Background: Overall and central obesity are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Aim: To investigate the association of body weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) with cardiovascular risk factors in Chile. Material and methods: We included 5,157 participants from the National Health Survey 2009-2010. Prevalence of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia (high total cholesterol and triglyceride levels and low HDL-cholesterol) were defined using international recommendations. BMI and WC were measured using standardized protocols. Results: A five percent lower body weight, BMI and WC were associated with a significant reduction in cardiovascular risk factors. For each 5% reduction in body weight, the risk for hypertension decreased by 8 and 9% in women and men respectively. Similar risk reductions were observed for diabetes (9 and 11% respectively), metabolic syndrome (23 and 30% respectively), low HDL cholesterol (13 and 13% respectively), high triglyceride levels (16 and 18% respectively) and total cholesterol (8 and 10% respectively). Similar findings were observed for BMI and WC. Conclusions: Lower body weight, BMI or WC are associated with important reductions in cardiovascular risk factors. A 5% reduction in these adiposity markers could be a perfectly feasible goal for lifestyle interventions.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Celis, Dr Carlos |
Authors: | Labraña, A. M., Durán, E., Martínez, M. A., Leiva, A. M., Garrido, A., Díaz, X., Salas, C., and Celis-Morales, C. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
Journal Name: | Revista Medica de Chile |
Publisher: | Sociedad Medica de Santiago |
ISSN: | 0034-9887 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Revista Medica de Chile 145(5):585-594 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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