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.
Hypertensive crises can be caused by something as simple as missing a dose of your blood pressure medicine. In John's case, it was caused by alcohol withdrawal. Stroke, heart attack, kidney trauma, and eclampsia (or pre-eclampsia) can also cause hypertensive crisis. Heart or kidney failure, cocaine abuse, and an overactive or underactive thyroid are other causes of hypertensive crisis. When combined, certain medications can also cause a hypertensive crisis.