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

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.

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
• 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
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