scholarly journals Body mass index and waist circumference: implications for classifying the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Royal Navy

2013 ◽  
Vol 72 (OCE4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Shaw ◽  
D. Simpson ◽  
T. Davey ◽  
J. L. Fallowfield
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Royal Navy

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SHORT SLEEP DURATION AND OBESITY IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tapaswini Mishra ◽  
Dipti Mohapatra ◽  
Manasi Behera ◽  
Srimannarayan Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Obese Class

ABSTRACTObjective: Adequate sleep has been considered important for the adolescent’s health and well-being. On the other hand, self-imposed sleepcurtailment is now recognized as a potentially important and novel risk factor for obesity. The objective of the study is to find the association betweenshort sleep duration and obesity (by calculating the body mass index [BMI]) among medical students.Methods: The study was conducted on 100 medical students. A brief history of sleep duration was taken. The height and weight were taken and thebody mass index (BMI) was calculated by formula weight in kg / height in m. Based on the BMI criteria the students were classified into six groups:Underweight, normal, overweight, obese class I, obese class II and obese III. The waist circumference (WC) was also taken. The data obtained werestatistically analysed by ANOVA test and the p < 0.5 was considered significant.2Results: The present cross-sectional study showed that there is an association between short sleep duration and obesity which was highly significant(p<0.001). This study also shows that there is an association between short sleep duration and waist circumference which was also highly significant(p<0.001).Conclusion: The present study observed a high association of short sleep duration among medical students of IMS and SUM Hospital and that shortsleep duration was significantly associated with increased risk of overweight and obesity. We should further investigate whether adults adopting ahealthy lifestyle with short sleep duration would improve their sleeping habits or not.Keywords: Sleep duration, Body mass index, Waist circumference, Obesity.

scholarly journals Impact of Overweight and Obesity on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Value of Tissue Doppler Echocardiography

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. CMC.S11156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Kossaify ◽  
Nayla Nicolas
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function ◽  
Tissue Doppler ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Ventricular Diastolic Function

Background Diastolic dysfunction is a common cause of heart failure with preserved systolic function in obese patients. Objective To assess diastolic function in a series of overweight and obese patients using conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiography. Setting and Method University hospital; left ventricular diastolic function was evaluated in 99 patients (mean age 61.59 ± 13.9 years); body mass index and waist circumference were assessed, and patients were subdivided into three groups according to their body mass index (kg/m2): [normal, (18.5-24.9); overweight, (25-29.9); obese, (> 29.9)]. Peak early (E) and late (A) transmural flow and peak early (E′) diastolic mitral annulus velocities were measured. Results Diastolic dysfunction was significantly higher in the overweight/obese groups compared to the normal body mass index group. The analysis was made with regard to waist circumference and other clinical characteristics, and multivariate regression analysis showed a direct and independent effect of body mass index on diastolic function [OR: 2.75; CI: 1.34-5.67; P = 0.006]. Discussion was made in view of the latest clinical data. Also, an insight into normal weight obesity is presented and discussed. Conclusion Overweight and obesity are found to have an independent negative impact on diastolic function as assessed by tissue Doppler imaging.

scholarly journals Low Diagnostic Accuracy of Body Mass Index-Based and Waist Circumference-Based References of Childhood Overweight and Obesity in Identifying Overfat among Chinese Children and Adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiyang Chen ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chinese Children ◽  
Childhood Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chinese Children And Adolescents

This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of body mass index- (BMI-) based and waist circumference- (WC-) based references for childhood overweight and obesity in screening overfat individuals among 2134 Chinese children and adolescents. In this study, overfat status was defined as over 25% body fat for boys and over 30% for girls. Childhood obesity or overweight was defined by four BMI-based references and two WC-based references. All BMI-based references for obesity showed low sensitivity (SE) (0.128–0.473) but high specificity (SP) (0.971–0.998) in detecting overfat individuals in the current population. SE values increased from 0.493 to 0.881 when BMI- and WC-based references for overweight were used to detect overfat individuals. All references for overweight showed high SP rates (0.816–0.966). To improve diagnostic accuracy for childhood obesity, further studies may define a cut-off value for childhood obesity specific for a local population and ethnicity by using health-related overfat data.

scholarly journals Elhízó Magyarország. A túlsúly és az elhízás trendje és prevalenciája Magyarországon, 2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 157 (31) ◽  
pp. 1248-1255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imre Rurik ◽  
Tímea Ungvári ◽  
Judit Szidor ◽  
Péter Torzsa ◽  
Csaba Móczár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Wide Range

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity is growing continuously worldwide, even in Hungary. Since 1988, when the first professional wide-range evaluation was performed, only limited data are available. Aim: Authors present the results of the ever largest Hungarian obesity-prevalence surveys, performed by family and occupational physicians. Method: Data from 0.55% of the population above 18 year were registered in all geographical regions of Hungary (43,287 persons; 17,901 males and 25,386 females), close to the proper national representativeness. Age, body mass index, waist circumference, educational level, presence of hypertension and/or diabetes were analyzed statistically and compared with previous data. Results: The overall prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among men was 40% and 32%, respectively, while overweight and obesity occurred in 32% of women. In the different age groups of men, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was: 32.7% and 18.2% in 18–34 years; 40.1% and 34.4% in 35–59 years; 43.5% and 38.8% in over 60 years, respectively. In the same age groups of women, overweight and obesity occurred in 19.6% and 15.7%, 36.8% and 38.7%, and 36.5% and 39.7%, respectively. Body mass index and waist-circumference were presented according to age, by decades and by type of residency as well. The highest ratio of overweight was registered among men with the highest educational level, while highest ratio of obesity among women having the lowest education. Obesity according to Body mass index and abdominal obesity was the highest in the villages, especially among females. Registered metabolic morbidities were strongly correlated with body mass index and both were inversely related to the level of urbanization. Conclusions: Over the previous decades, the ratio of the overweight and even the number of obese persons increased significantly, and it was most prominent among males, mainly in younger generation. Obesity means a serious medical, public health and economic problem, and it requires higher public awareness and political support. Orv. Hetil., 2016, 157(31), 1248–1255.

scholarly journals Obesity and lifestyle risk factors among an adult population in Legal Amazon, Mato Grosso, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita De Cássia Spanhol ◽  
Carlos Kusano Bucalen Ferrari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

<p>To evaluate the frequency of obesity and lifestyle risk factors in the population of Barra do Garças, Legal Amazon.</p><p><strong>Methodology </strong>A randomized, transversal study with 305 adults of both genders was performed. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, food dietary habits, frequency of smoking and alcoholic consumption, practice of physical activity, and the physical activity level were evaluated.  </p><p><strong>Results </strong>Smoking and alcoholic consumption was higher among men compared to women. Almost 60 % of men engaged in leisure-time physical activities, whereas only 42.4 % of women practiced physical activity. Women were engaged in mostly sedentary behavior activities, such as watching television and using the computer use than men. Dietary daily intake of fruits and vegetables were higher among women compared to men (65.9 % and 51.5 %, respectively). Men were more prone to drink soft drinks than women. However, 39.4 % of men and only 3.4 % of women drank soft drinks three or more days <em>per</em> week. The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to body mass index (BMI) was higher in this study. 34.4 % of men and 33.7 % of women were overweight and 15.10 % and 17.50% of men and women, respectively, were classifyied as obese. Elevated values of waist circumference were found in 35.35 % of men and 70.73 % of women.</p><p><strong>Conclusión</strong> Women were more sedentary than men and had higher prevalence of abnormal waist circumference values.</p>

scholarly journals Body height and waist circumference of young Swiss men as assessed by 3D laser-based photonic scans and by manual anthropometric measurements

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e8095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Beckmann ◽  
Lafi Aldakak ◽  
Patrick Eppenberger ◽  
Frank Rühli ◽  
Kaspar Staub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Systematic Difference ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Scan

Overweight and obesity are considered among the major health concerns worldwide. The body mass index is a frequently used measure for overweight and obesity and is associated with common non-communicable diseases such as diabetes type II, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. However, the body mass index does not account for the distribution of body fat and relative fat to muscle mass. 3D laser-based photonic full body scans provide detailed information on various body circumferences, surfaces, and volumes as well as body height and weight (using an integrated scale). In the literature, body scans showed good feasibility, reliability, and validity, while also demonstrating a good correlation with health parameters linked to the metabolic syndrome. However, systematic differences between body scan derived measurements and manual measurements remain an issue. This study aimed to assess these systematic differences for body height, waist circumference, and body mass index using cross-sectional data from a homogenous sample of 52 young Swiss male volunteers. In addition to 3D laser-based photonic full body scans and correlative manual measurements, body fat distribution was assessed through bioelectrical impedance analysis. Overall, an excellent correlation was found between measurements of waist circumference and body mass index, and good correlation between body mass index and total fat mass, as well as between waist circumference and visceral fat mass as assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Volunteers were shorter in height measured by body scan when compared to manual measurements. This systematic difference became smaller when volunteers stood in the scanner in a completely upright position with their feet together. Waist circumference was slightly smaller for manual measurements than for body scan derived values. This systematic difference was larger in overweight volunteers compared to leaner volunteers.

scholarly journals Sensitivitas Dan Spesifisitas Lingkar Pinggang Dalam Mengidentifikasi Kelebihan Berat Badan Dan Obesitas Pada Wanita Dewasa

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aulia Miladitiya
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Receiver Operator Characteristic Curve ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract : Obesity, Overweight, Sensitivity, Specificity, Waist Circumference. Body mass index couldn’t differentiated correlation between body weight with muscle or body fat and indication distribution of body fat. Waist circumference measurement needed because it is convenient and strongly correlated with intra-abdominal fat content. This study aims to assess sensitivity and specificity of waist circumference measurement in identified overweight and obesity on adult women compared with body mass index as gold standard. This Study design is observational with cross sectional approach. Total of 80 women subjects aged >18-49 years old was selected using cluster random sampling. Sensitivity and specificity were analyzed from Receiver Operator Characteristic Curve. Cut-off waist circumference which used to identify overweight and obesity on adult women were >80 cm and >88 cm. The use of 80,1 cm of waist circumference was shown to have a good sensitivity and specificity (82% and 72%). Waist circumference have fair diagnostic power (area under curve was 0,784). Waist circumference can used to identify overweight and obesity because have sensitivity and specificity value good.

scholarly journals Association of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference with Prostate-Specific Antigen

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Jin Lee ◽  
Hwang Sik Shin ◽  
Yong Jin Cho ◽  
Jeung Eun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Prostate Specific Antigen ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
The Mean

Objective: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is widely used as a screening tool of prostate cancer, although there has been a controversy about efficacy. In Korea, rapid growth of obesity prevalence in adult men is a one of the biggest health problems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential association between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and PSA.Methods: We calculated BMI and WC of a total of 25,603 males who visited the Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital Health Promotion Center from January 2016 to December 2020. This was categorized as follows: BMI < 23 kg/m2 (normal), 23 kg/m2 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2 (overweight), BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (obesity) and WC < 90 cm (normal), WC ≥ 90 cm (abdominal obesity). We analyzed the association between BMI, WC and PSA.Results: The mean PSA value was 1.08 ng/mL, 1.03 ng/mL, and 0.97 ng/mL at normal, overweight, and obesity group, respectively. The mean PSA value was 1.04 ng/mL and 0.96 ng/mL at normal and abdominal obesity group. Thus, the mean PSA value decreased with an increase in BMI and WC category (P < 0.001). The correlation coefficient between BMI, WC and PSA was -0.055, -0.044 and they were statistically significant (P < 0.001).Conclusion: We observed a significant negative correlation between BMI, WC and PSA value. Therefore, PSA value should be considered in relation to BMI and WC.

scholarly journals Relación entre coordinación motora con indicadores de adiposidad corporal en niños (Relationship between motor coordination and body adiposity indicators in children)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 125-128
Author(s):  
María José Herlitz ◽  
Jose Rodriguez ◽  
Gonzalo David ◽  
Salustio Carrasco-Lopez ◽  
Rossana Gomez-Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Body Adiposity ◽  
The Relationship

  Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los indicadores de adiposidad corporal con la coordinación motora (CM) en niños de ambos sexos entre 8 a 11 años de edad. Metodología: Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo (correlacional). Se estudió a 82 escolares (36 niñas y 46 niños) entre 8 a 11 años de edad. Se evaluó el peso, estatura y circunferencia de la cintura. Se calculó el Índice de Masa Corporal IMC. Se evaluó la prueba de coordinación motora CM de Körper koordinations test Für Kinder (KTK). Se determinó tres categorías por IMC (Normopeso, sobrepeso y obesidad). Resultados: Se observó correlaciones negativas entre los valores del cociente del KTK con el IMC y CC. En las niñas (r= -0.24 a -0.28) y en los niños (r= -0.46 a -0.48). Los niños clasificados como normopeso presentaron mayor cociente de KTK (121.4±29.2puntos) que los clasificados con sobrepeso (102.3±26.3puntos) y obesidad (89.2±21.3puntos) (p<0.05). Conclusión: La CM se relacionó inversamente con la adiposidad corporal en niños de ambos sexos. Además, los niños clasificados como normopesos evidenciaron un mejor rendimiento en la CM que los niños con sobrepeso y obesos. Abstract. Objective: To determine the relationship between indicators of body fat and motor coordination (MC) in children of both sexes aged 8 to 11 years old. Methodology: A descriptive (correlational) study was carried out. A total of 82 schoolchildren (36 girls and 46 boys) aged 8 to 11 years old were studied. Weight, height, and waist circumference (WC) were evaluated. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. The Körper koordinations test Für Kinder (KTK) for MC was evaluated. Three BMI categories were determined (normal weight, overweight, and obesity). Results: Negative correlations were observed between the KTK ratio values, BMI, and WC, both in girls (r = -0.24 to -0.28) and in boys (r = -0.46 to -0.48). Children classified as normal weight had higher KTK ratio (121.4 ± 29.2 points) than those classified as overweight (102.3 ± 26.3 points) and obesity (89.2 ± 21.3 points) (p <0.05). Conclusion: MC was inversely related to body fat in children of both sexes. Furthermore, children classified as normal weight showed better performance in MC than overweight and obese children.

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