Figure 2

Comparison of the adjusted mean augmentation index (AI)* between subjects with and without obesity (body mass index ⩾25 and <25 kg m−2, respectively) or abdominal obesity (waist circumference ⩾85 and <85 cm, respectively). Error bars indicate 95% confidence interval. *Adjusted for age, height, heart rate, mean blood pressure, low- and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, white blood cell count, smoking status, frequency of alcohol intake, exercise habits and family history of cardiovascular disease.