Correlations of cardiovascular risk factors with insulin sensitivity in 5- to 10-year-old African-American children
| Variable | Mean | SD | Correlation (r) with Ln(HOMA) | Correlation (r) with WBIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 163.7 | 32.0 | 0.19 | −0.25* |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 104.1 | 31.2 | 0.17 | −0.22 |
| HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 42.3 | 10.4 | −0.13 | 0.15 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 87.6 | 43.4 | 0.25* | −0.36* |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 110.3 | 13.5 | 0.45† | −0.37† |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 62.2 | 7.3 | 0.23* | −0.23* |
| Triceps skinfold (mm) | 28.18 | 8.1 | 0.35* | −0.45† |
| Suscapular skinfold (mm) | 27.2 | 9.7 | 0.35* | −0.53† |
| Percent body fat (BIA) | 34.9 | 6.1 | 0.31* | −0.56† |