The Waist Circumference of Risk in Black South African Men Is Lower Than in Men of European Ancestry

Background: Central obesity measured by waist circumference is a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor; however, the waist circumference of risk in populations of African descent has not been identified. The International Diabetes Federation currently suggests that cutoffs established in men of European descent be applied to sub-Saharan men—a waist circumference ≥94 cm. Subjects and Methods: Participants were 203 South African black men with...