The Waist-to-Height Ratio and Incidence of High LDL Cholesterol in Japanese: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
AIM Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) has been proposed as a practical marker of central obesity; however, evidence linking WHtR with incident high LDL-C levels in Japanese populations remains limited. Thi...