AUG 17, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Association between A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study findings from STEPS 2021
Scientific Reports
Large cross-sectional survey with clear associations between ABSI and multiple NCD risk factors, but observational design limits causal inference and generalizability beyond Iran.
Reported
Sample size16768
Mean age ± SD47.7 ± 13.6 years
Female proportion42.6%