Waist measurement and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) have been used as proxy measures of visceral adipose tissue, mainly in adults. OBJECTIVE: To validate body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and WHtR as predictors for the presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in children of Greek-Cypriot origin.
Report abuse. Adam Throm The Iran Hostage Crisis The main cause of the Iran Hostage Crisis was that the United States allowed the former shah of Iran to enter the country for medical treatment. Causes The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979 when students protesting the U.S.'s protection of the former Shah occupied the U.S. embassy to Iran.
1979 Iran hostage crisis â Thirty-five years ago, militant students supporting Iran's Islamic Revolution stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and took scores of hostages. Ultimately, 52 Americans were held for 444 days.