Multivariate associations between WC, HC, thigh circumference and BMI with HOMA-IR, T2D, hypertension and CVD.

Model 1 includes WC and HC as independent variables.Model 2 includes WC, HC and covariates (age, physical activity, smoking) as independent variables.Model 3 includes WC and thigh circumference (ThC) as independent variables.Model 4 includes WC, ThC and covariates (age, physical activity, smoking) as independent variables.Model 5 includes WC and BMI as independent variables.Model 6 includes WC, BMI and covariates (age, physical activity, smoking) as independent variables.Data presented as OR (95% CI).Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CVD, cardiovascular disease; HC, hip circumference; ThC, thigh circumference; WC, waist circumference; T2D, type 2 diabetes.*p≤0.05.