• Assessment
    BMI (Hyperlipidemia 2001)
    • Conclusion

      There is a positive linear relationship between BMI and CVD risk factors.  Waist circumference or WHR are better predictors of CHD and risk for CVD death than BMI especially in those >65 years of age.

      This information is from the 2001 Hyperlipidemia project. 
       

    • Grade: II
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.