Table 4 Multiple binary logistic regression analyses showing independent associations of body fat parameters with higher baPWV (≥ 1372 cm/s).

From: Association between body fat parameters and arterial stiffness

Parameter

OR (95% CI)

P

Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2

0.86 (0.74–1.00)

0.051

Body mass index < 23 kg/m2

1

 

Body mass index, 23–24.9 kg/m2

1.11 (0.93–1.33)

0.209

Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2

0.91 (0.77–1.07)

0.271

Body mass index, the lowest tertile

1

 

Body mass index, middle tertile

1.09 (0.92–1.29)

0.276

Body mass index, the highest tertile

0.86 (0.72–1.03)

0.113

Waist circumference, men ≥ 90 cm, women ≥ 85 cm

1.02 (0.87–1.19)

0.756

Waist circumference, the lowest tertile

1

 

Waist circumference, middle tertile

1.26 (1.06–1.50)

0.007

Waist circumference, the highest tertile

1.10 (0.91–1.32)

0.307

Waist-hip ratio, men > 0.90, women > 0.85

1.23 (1.06–1.42)

0.005

Waist-hip ratio, the lowest tertile

1

 

Waist-hip ratio, middle tertile

1.43 (1.21–1.68)

 < 0.001

Waist-hip ratio, the highest tertile

1.38 (1.15–1.66)

 < 0.001

Visceral fat area ≥ 100 cm2

1.39 (1.20–1.60)

 < 0.001

Visceral fat area, the lowest tertile

1

 

Visceral fat area, middle tertile

1.52 (1.28–1.80)

 < 0.001

Visceral fat area, the highest tertile

1.77 (1.48–2.12)

 < 0.001

  1. Following clinical covariates are controlled: age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking.
  2. baPWV brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval.