Independent association of hip circumference with metabolic profile in different ethnic groups

M.B. Snijder; P.Z. Zimmet; M. Visser; J.M. Dekker; J.C. Seidell; J.E. Shaw

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Independent association of hip circumference with metabolic profile in different ethnic groups

M.B. Snijder, P.Z. Zimmet, M. Visser, J.M. Dekker, J.C. Seidell, J.E. Shaw

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OBJECTIVE: In whites, a larger hip circumference has been shown to be associated with a better metabolic profile, after adjustment for BMI and waist circumference. Our aim was to investigate this association in a variety of ethnic groups, some highly susceptible to type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: We measured weight, height, waist and hip circumferences, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting and 2-hour postload glucose, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in 1020 Melanesians, 767 Micronesians, 3697 Indians, and 2710 Creoles from Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Leptin and body fat percentage were determined in Indian and Creole Mauritians only.

RESULTS: In all ethnic groups, larger hip circumference was associated with lower glucose and triglyceride levels in both sexes and higher high-density lipoprotein levels in women only, after adjustment for waist circumference, BMI, and age. Adjustment for height or leptin did not materially change the results.

DISCUSSION: In conclusion, we confirmed the protective association of relatively larger hips in four nonwhite ethnic groups. Leptin does not seem to play a mediating role in this association.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1370-1374
Number of pages	5
Journal	Obesity Research
Volume	12
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/oby.2004.173
Publication status	Published - Sept 2004

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Adult
Africa
Blood Glucose
Body Height
Body Mass Index
Body Size
Cholesterol, HDL
Ethnic Groups
Europe
Female
Humans
India
Leptin
Madagascar
Male
Melanesia
Micronesia
Triglycerides
Waist-Hip Ratio
Comparative Study
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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