Several other tools use body measurements to evaluate the risk of health conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Some of these tools include:
The Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI): This index is sex-specific and is often used to evaluate the degree of visceral adiposity and insulin sensitivity.
The Conicity Index (CI): This index is utilized to assess body fat distribution and obesity and has been used to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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