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Archives   2004

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   16,  Number   1-3

TITLE:   Waist-hip-ratio to identify the cardiovascular risk factors among people in the South Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
AUTHOR:   Zaw Myint; Ye Tint Lwin; Aye Aye Win; Hay Mar Hpoo; Maung Maung Myint; Mya Mya Win; Lwin Lwin Maw; Myint Kyi Aye; Soe Min Thein
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2004; 16(1-3): 6-10
ABSTRACT:   A cross-sectional community-based descriptive study was conducted in South Dagon township, Myanmar during March, 2001. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of some cardiovascular risk factors in people categorized by various levels of waist-hip ratio. A total of 294 men and 329 women aged 40-60 years were studied. A waist-hip ratio exceeding 0.94 in men and 0.91 in women correctly identified subjects with body mass index of or = 27.8kg/m2 and body fat% of or = 20 in men and those of or = 27.3 and or = 30, respectively in women with sensitivities of or = 86. for men and or = 52. for women, and specificities of or = 64. and or = 49. respectively.Men and women with at least one cardiovascular risk factor (total cholesterol or = 250 mg/dl, systolic blood pressure or = 160mmHg, diastolic blood pressure or =95mmHg) were identified with sentivities of 57. for both sexes and specificities of 70. and 53. respectively. Compared with those with lower waist-hip ratio level, age and life style (physical activity,cigarette smoking) adjusted odds ratio for having at least one risk factor were 2.2 in men with a waist-hip ratio of 0.92-0.97. In men and women with larger waist-hip ratios, these age and life style adjusted odds ratios were 2.4 and 3.0 respectively. In conclusion, larger waist-hip ratio idenfifies people at South Dagon Township at increased cardiovascular risks especially in men.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Body Constitution. Cardiovascular Diseases. Risk Factors.
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