Correlation between Body Mass Index and abdominal circumference in Belgian adults: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction . Traditionally, the body mass index (BMI) is used to describe anthropometric measurements and to assess weight-related health risks. However, the abdominal circumference (AC) might also be a valuable parameter to estimate this risk. This study aims to describe an association between the BMI and the AC. Material and Methods . Participants were recruited during the Brussels Food Fair in 2014. They completed a questionnaire with their medical history, and health related parameters such as blood pressure, weight, height and AC were measured. Results . In total, 705 participa... Mehr ...