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Table 3 Sensitivity and specificity for the identification of clustering of two or more coronary risk factors by cut off points for obesity-related anthropometric and new indices

From: Using principal component analysis to develop a single-parameter screening tool for metabolic syndrome

 

Males

 

Sensitivity

Specificity

Equal weighted average ≥ 9.5

0.70027

0.72634

First principal component score ≥ 0.914

0.69626

0.71708

Waist circumference ≥ 90 cm

0.47903

0.81283

Waist-to-height ratio ≥ 0.5

0.67201

0.68813

 

Females

 

Sensitivity

Specificity

Equal weighted average ≥ 8.8

0.80815

0.76730

First principal component score ≥ -0.106

0.78829

0.80190

Waist circumference ≥ 80 cm

0.43400

0.91203

Waist-to-height ratio ≥ 0.5

0.55970

0.87018