Waist circumference in coronary heart disease versus type-two diabetes

Obesity-related chronic illness is an international health issue. Waist circumference can assess central adiposity, which is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes mellitus. Aim: This study evaluates the effectiveness of waist circumference in comparison to body mass index as measured at different locations in adults with cardiovascular disease or type two diabetes mellitus, and responsiveness of these measures to...