Weight-adjusted waist index shows superior detection of coronary artery disease than body mass index in NHANES 1999–2020

Abstract Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, highlighting the need for improved risk assessment tools. Traditional measures like body mass index (BMI) do not fully capture the risk associated with body fat distribution. The weight-adjusted waist inde...

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Main Authors: Bowen Wang, Xinxin Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90877-5
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