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Table 4 Correlations between baseline neck circumference and metabolic characteristics

From: Neck circumference as an independent predictor for NAFLD among postmenopausal women with normal body mass index

Variables

Neck circumference

Univariate

Multivariate

Beta

p value

Beta

p value

Body mass index

0.230

< 0.001

–

–

Waist circumference

0.313

< 0.001

–

–

HDL-C

− 0.144

< 0.001

-0.12

< 0.001

Triglycerides

0.104

< 0.001

0.11

< 0.001

HOMA-IR

0.128

< 0.001

0.18

< 0.001

CRP

0.103

0.002

0.10

0.003

Adiponectin

-0.110

< 0.001

-0.09

0.007

  1. Multivariable model was adjusted for age, smoking, physical activity, educational attainment, body mass index, and waist circumference. CRP, C-reactive protein; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HOMA-IR, homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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