Agility disability

1. Waist circumference predicts agility disability in humans (OR 4.77, 95% CI 2.50–9.13).

   “4.77 (95% confidence interval, 2.50 to 9.13) times more risk of agility disability than those in the lowest quintile.”

   HumansNo disability at baseline; highest versus lowest waist circumference quintile; adjusted for age, education, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and physical activity2 yearsmales

   Waist circumference as a predictor of disability among older adults

   Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)·1 Jan 2007

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