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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2023 Background As a new obesity-related index, the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) appears to be a good predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in East Asian populations.
Haiyang Fang +4 more
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Association between weight-adjusted waist index and periodontitis: A population-based study
PLOS ONEObjective This study aims to examine the association between the Weight-adjusted Waist Circumference Index (WWI) and the prevalence of periodontitis, providing novel evidence on the link between central obesity and periodontal health. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 10,289 participants enrolled from NHANES 2009 to 2014.
Lihan Xu +4 more
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Experimental GerontologyBackground: Since cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the primary cause of death in those with diabetes, and given the substantial influence of obesity as a common risk factor for both diabetes and atherosclerotic conditions, this investigation sought
Yi He, Lingfeng Shi
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Weight-adjusted waist index predicts metabolic syndrome in Caucasian patients with obesity
Nutrición HospitalariaBackground and aims: the usefulness of the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) among persons with metabolic syndrome (MS) has not been previously evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of WWI to predict MS in a Caucasian population with obesity.
de Luis,Daniel +4 more
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Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular DiseaseBackground This study compared the predictive capacity of traditional and novel obesity indices for stroke subtype risks across sexes and glucose metabolic statuses, addressing limitations of current anthropometric tools.
Fang Li +4 more
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Scientific ReportsThis study aims to evaluate the association between the Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI) and osteoarthritis (OA) utilizing cross-sectional data from the 2005–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The study analyzed data from 12,
Xiangming Li +7 more
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Sleep Science and PracticeBackground Literature shows that traditional measures of obesity such as body mass index (BMI), waist-to-height ratio (WtHR), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist circumference (WC) may not be precise measures of obesity compared to weight-adjusted waist ...
Edmore Madondo +5 more
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Journal of Health, Population and NutritionBackground Gallstone disease (GSD) is a common and costly health issue with a multifactorial etiology linked to obesity. The Weight-Adjusted-Waist Index (WWI) is a novel anthropometric measure that incorporates both weight and waist circumference ...
Jian Wang +7 more
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Research progress on clinical application of weight⁃adjusted⁃waist index
Huli yanjiuThis review summarized the proposal and calculation method of the weight⁃adjusted⁃waist index(WWI),its correlation with various diseases,differences from other body measurement tools,as well as its advantages and limitations.It aimed to provide a ...
BIAN Lingzi +5 more
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Association Between Weight-Adjusted Waist Index and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Hitit Medical JournalObjective: Depression is a common and disabling condition in older adults. Identifying simple, non-invasive predictors of depression risk is essential for early intervention. The Weight-Adjusted Waist Index (WWI), a novel anthropometric marker of central adiposity, may be associated with depressive symptoms in older populations.
Ayşe Dikmeer, Suna Bürkük
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