Abstract

PEREZ LEON, Sandra  and  DIAZ-PERERA FERNANDEZ, Georgia. Waist circumference in adults, a risk indicator factor of atherosclerosis. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.4, pp. 441-447. ISSN 1729-519X.

Introduction: The circumference of the high waist has been associated to a bigger cardio metabolic risk. This anthropometric measure is frequently used in the diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome and it is a substituted marker of abdominal obesity. Material and methods: It was made a descriptive study of cross sectional cut in 116 adults patients from consulting room 5 in Camilo Cienfuegos polyclinic in 2010 to determine the abdominal fat accumulation degree and its association to other risk factors and the consequent diseases of atherosclerosis. Results: The average abdominal circumference obtained was 92 cm in women and 91.5 cm in men. The waist circumference was associated to Triglycerides with Pearson 0,44 and 0,52(P< 0,01). The main risk factors identified were obesity, hypertriglyceridemia and hypertension. Conclusion: Persons who had a bigger circumference of waist presented higher levels of triglycerides, glycaemia and high blood pressure.

Keywords : Waist circumference; atherosclerosis; risk factors.

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