Waist circumference vs body mass index for prediction of disease risk in postmenopausal women

To test the sensitivity of waist circumference (central adiposity) as an index of disease risk in postmenopausal women.Retrospective analysis of postmenopausal women tested at Washington University School of Medicine.A total of 323 healthy postmenopausal (66+/-5 y; mean+/-s.d.) women not using any hormone replacement.Body composition, hyperinsulinemia (insulin area), triglycerides and HDL-cholesterol.Excess waist size had a stronger association...