scholarly journals Development of Estimate Formulas for Waist Circumference Using Body Mass Index and Limb Circumferences in Hospitalized Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Calf Circumference ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Thigh Circumference ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Hospitalized Older Adults

Background: Little research has been conducted on the estimate formulas for waist circumference using body mass index and limb circumferences in hospitalized older adults. Thus, we conducted the present study to develop estimate formulas of waist circumference using body mass index and limb circumferences in hospitalized older adults. Methods: Forty hospitalized older patients were recruited in this cross-sectional study. We measured waist circumference, body mass index, upper arm circumference, forearm circumference, thigh circumference, and calf circumference. The estimate formulas for waist circumference were developed using simple and multiple regression analysis. Results: Simple regression analysis indicated that body mass index, upper arm circumference, forearm circumference, thigh circumference, and calf circumference were independent explanators for waist circumference (p < 0.05 for all). In addition, body mass index, upper arm circumference, and forearm circumference but not thigh circumference and calf circumference were extracted as independent explanators for waist circumference in multiple regression analysis (p < 0.05). We were able to develop the estimate formulas using body mass index, upper arm circumference, forearm circumference, thigh circumference, and calf circumference. Conclusion: The results suggest that the estimate formulas for waist circumference may provide an opportunity to easily evaluate waist circumference, even in hospitalized older adults with kyphosis posture. However, future studies should be conducted to develop the estimate formulas for waist circumference with a lower error value.

scholarly journals Low Mid-Upper Arm Circumference, Calf Circumference, and Body Mass Index and Mortality in Older Persons

2010 ◽  
Vol 65A (10) ◽  
pp. 1107-1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. A. H. Wijnhoven ◽  
M. A. E. van Bokhorst-de van der Schueren ◽  
M. W. Heymans ◽  
H. C. W. de Vet ◽  
H. M. Kruizenga ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Calf Circumference ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Mid Upper Arm Circumference

Changes in body mass index and mid-upper arm circumference in relation to all-cause mortality in older adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 2252-2259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura A. Schaap ◽  
Tara Quirke ◽  
Hanneke A.H. Wijnhoven ◽  
Marjolein Visser
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Mid Upper Arm Circumference

scholarly journals Anthropometric indicators as a screening tool for sarcopenia in older adults from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina: EpiFloripa Ageing study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Cararo CONFORTIN ◽  
Vandrize MENEGHINI ◽  
Lariane Mortean ONO ◽  
Ione Jayce Ceola SCHNEIDER ◽  
Aline Rodrigues BARBOSA ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Anthropometric Indicators ◽  
Waist To Height Ratio

ABSTRACT Objective This cross-sectional population-based study aimed to determine the cutoff points of anthropometric indicators to screen for sarcopenia and the association between sarcopenia and these indicators. Methods The sample consisted of 601 older adults. Sarcopenia was detected by appendicular skeletal muscle index. The receiver operating characteristic curve identified the cutoff points for body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, waist circumference, and handgrip strength to screen for sarcopenia. Based on the cut-off points, principal component analysis determined which indicators had a better fit as discriminants to compose an indicator. Finally, logistic regression analysis was performed with this indicator as the main independent variable. Results The results showed that all anthropometric indicators and handgrip strength were capable of discriminating sarcopenia; however, body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio were the best discriminants in principal components analysis, composing the new indicator. Adjusted logistic regression analysis showed that sarcopenia was associated with the indicator in both sexes. Conclusion The concomitant presence of low body mass index, low waist circumference, and low waist-to-height ratio may help to discriminate sarcopenia.

The Association Between Body Mass Index, Frailty and Long-term Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prarthna V. Bhardwaj ◽  
Vida Rastegar ◽  
Rohini Meka ◽  
Khalid Sawalha ◽  
Maura Brennan ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hospitalized Older Adults

scholarly journals Nutritional Profile of Patients with Acquired Immunodefience Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Skin Fold ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Triceps Skin Fold

Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status of patients living with the human immunodeficiency virus and making use of antiretroviral medication. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional analytical study that was conducted from May to July 2018. The nutritional status was determined through the evaluation of anthropometric data. The anthropometric measurements collected were: body mass index, brachial circumference, triceps skin fold and waist circumference. Results: We evaluated 120 patients in regular use of antiretroviral therapy. According to the body mass index, most individuals (41.2%) presented eutrophy, followed by overweight (35.7%). Regarding waist circumference, about 30% of patients presented a much increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. It was also observed that 47.5% of the patients presented eutrophy through the arm circumference parameter. Regarding the anthropometric parameter, triceps skin fold, it was observed that 29.9% of the patients presented severe malnutrition, followed by obesity (24.2%). Conclusion: It is known that even individuals undergoing antiretroviral therapy, aiming at slowing the progression of the disease, may present a possible involuntary weight loss during treatment. When related, the parameters of arm circumference, triceps skin fold, and waist circumference characterize the clinical signs of lipodystrophic syndrome, defined as abnormal redistribution of body fat. It is concluded that constant nutritional monitoring of patients in regular use of antiretroviral therapy drugs is necessary in order to prevent possible complications in the nutritional status of patients living with the human immunodeficiency virus.

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