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Table 4 Logistic regression between anthropometric indices and low muscle mass according to covariates. Natal, 2020

From: Cutoff points of adiposity anthropometric indices for low muscle mass screening in middle-aged and older healthy women

Variables (n = 593)

OR

SE

Confidence interval (95%)

P value

Age (> 60 years)

3.8

0.29

2.2 – 6.8

0.001

WC (> 94.3)

6.2

0.77

1.4—28.1

0.001

WHR (> 0.91)

1.8

0.51

1.0 – 3.4

0.04

WHtR (> 0.64)

5.0

0.30

1.0 – 23.7

0.04

BAI (> 39.1)

14.5

0.39

6.6 – 31.7

0.001

  1. Abbreviations: OR Odds Ratio, SE Standard Error, WC Waist Circumference, WHR Waist-to-hip Ratio, WHtR Waist-to-height Ratio, BAI Body Adiposity Index
  2. n = 593
  3. COVARIATES: marital status, education, family income and physical activity
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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