Predictive value of anthropometric indicators for cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of anthropometric indicators in predicting cardiovascular risk in the population with metabolic syndrome(MS).Methods:A cross-sectional study was used to analyze the correlation between anthropometric measures and cardiovascular risk in subjects with MS. Cardiometabolic risk was assessed with cardiometabolic risk index(CMRI). Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve analysis was used to assess the predictive power of anthropometric measures for cardiometabolic risk.Results:(1) The anthropometric measures [body mass index(BMI), waist-hip ratio(WHR), waist-to-height ratio(WtHR), body fat percentage(BFP), visceral fat index(VFI), conicity index(CI), a body shape index(ABSI), body roundness index(BRI), abdominal volume index(AVI)] in the MS group were significantly higher than those in the non-MS group( P<0.05). Moreover, there were significant differences in CMRI score and vascular risk between the two groups( P<0.05). (2) Logistic regression analysis showed that the cardiovascular risk was increased with the increases of BMI, VFI, WHR, WtHR, CI, BRI, and AVI after adjusting for confounding factors in the overall population, the non-MS population, and the MS population( P<0.05). (3) In the ROC analysis, the AUC values of BMI, VFI, and AVI were 0.767, 0.734, and 0.770 in the overall population; 0.844, 0.816, and 0.795 in the non-MS population; 0.701, 0.666, and 0.702 in the MS population, respectively. For the overall population and non-MS population, the optimal cut points of BMI to diagnose high cardiovascular risk were 26.04 kg/m 2 and 24.36 kg/m 2; the optimal cut points of VFI were 10.25 and 9.75; the optimal cut points of AVI were 17.3 cm 2 and 15.53 cm 2, respectively. In the MS population, the optimal cut point as a predictor of high cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged men with MS was 27.63 kg/m 2, and the optimal cut point of AVI in women was 18.08 cm 2. Conclusion:BMI, VFI, and AVI can be used as predictors of cardiovascular risk in the general population. BMI can be used as a predicator of high cardiovascular risk in young and middle-age men with MS. AVI can be used as a predicator of high cardiovascular risk in women with MS.

Examination of anthropometric characteristics of police academy students / Examen de las características antropométricas de los estudiantes de la academia de policía

SUMMARY: Anthropometric data, which is highly correlated with health and high level of physical capacity, is very important for police officer. The aim of this study was to examine the anthropometric data of police college students and compare in terms of gender. Fifty-two police college students (32 females and 20 males) participated in the present study. Index calculations were made by applying anthropometric test measurements to all participants. The data included anthropometric (length measurements, width measurements, circumference measurement) and index [Body Mass Index (BMI), Cormic Index (C-Index), Body Adiposity Index (BAI), Ponderal Index (PI), Conicity Index (Con-Index) Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)] parameters. The Independent Sample T-Test was used to analyze the difference in groups. A statistically significant difference was found in all parameters except leg length in length measurements (p<0.05). The mean of all width measurements except shoulder width of females was higher than that of male participants. Differences were obtained in all variables except hand and hip-width (p<0.05). In circumference measurements, there was a difference between the groups in the measurement values of the relaxed arm, maximum arm, wrist, shoulder, chest, and hip circumferences (p<0.05). The BAI, PI, WHtR, and Con-Index values were significantly different between groups (p<0.05). In conclusion, the length, width, circumference, and kinanthropometric indexes of male and female police candidates differ. Although male have higher mean values in length and circumference measurements, female have a higher mean for width measurements. Females have higher mean values in general in terms of index values and they are inincreased risk group in terms of WHtR index. It can be recommended for all participants, especially females, to participate in regular physical activity after they start working.

RESUMEN: Los datos antropométricos que están fuertemente correlacionados con la salud y el alto nivel de capacidad física, son muy importantes para el oficial de policía. El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar los datos antropométricos de estudiantes universitarios de policía y compararlos en relación al género. En el estudio participaron 52 estudiantes universitarios de policía (32 mujeres y 20 hombres). Los cálculos de los índices a los participantes se realizaron aplicando mediciones de pruebas antropométricas. Los datos antropométricos incluyeron (medidas de longitud, ancho y circunferencia) además de índice [Índice de masa corporal (IMC), Índice córmico (Índice C), Índice de adiposidad corporal (IAC), Índice ponderal (IP), Índice de conicidad (Con-Índice) y Relación cintura-altura (WHtR)]. Se utilizó la prueba T para muestras independientes para analizar la diferencia entre los grupos. Se encontró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en todos los parámetros excepto en la longitud de las piernas (p<0,05). La media de todas las medidas de ancho excepto el ancho de los hombros de las mujeres fue mayor que la de los hombres. Se obtuvieron diferencias en todas las variables excepto en el ancho de manos y caderas (p<0,05). En las medidas de circunferencia, hubo diferencia entre los grupos en el brazo relajado, brazo máximo, muñeca, hombro, pecho y cadera (p<0,05). Los valores de BAI, IPI, WHtR y Con-Index fueron significativamente diferentes entre los grupos (p<0,05). En conclusión, los índices de largo, ancho, circunferencia y cineantropométricos de los candidatos a policías difieren entre hombres y mujeres. Aunque los hombres tienen valores medios más altos en las medidas de longitud y circunferencia, las mujeres tienen una media más alta en las medidas de ancho. Las mujeres tienen valores medios más altos en general, en términos de valores de índice, y se encuentran en un grupo de mayor riesgo en términos de índice WHtR. Se puede recomendar a todos los candidatos y candidatas a policía, especialmente a las mujeres, que participen en actividades físicas regularmente después de comenzar a trabajar.

Association of dietary patterns, number of daily meals and anthropometric measures in women in age of menopause

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the association of dietary patterns, number of daily meals and anthropometric measures among women in age of menopause. Subjects and methods: This was a transversal study with 320 women over 50 years old from Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The outcomes were body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Multiple linear regression was performed. Results: Three dietary patterns: regional, fruits and vegetables, and common Brazilian was identified by Principal Component Analysis. After adjustment, higher adoption of the regional dietary pattern was associated with increased BMI (β = 0.56 [CI95% = 0.03-1.08], p = 0.037) and WC (β = 1.28 [CI95% = 0.17-2,55], p = 0.047). The highest number of meals per day (>=5/day) was associated with reduced BMI (β = -1.18 [CI95% = -2.30 to -0.05], p = 0.041) and WC (β = -2.77 [CI95% = -5.41 to -0.13], p = 0.039), and a mid-afternoon snack BMI (β = -2.16 [CI95% = -3.66 to -0.65], p = 0.005) and WC (β = -5.76 [CI95% = -9.29 to -2.23], p = 0,001). The regional dietary pattern was inversely associated with have five or more meals per day (β = -0.51 [CI95% = -0.84 to -0.18], p = 0.002) and have a mid-afternoon snack (β = -0.63 [CI95% = -1.07 to -0.18], p = 0.006). The fruit and vegetables dietary pattern was positively associated with have five or more meals per day (β = 0.35 [CI95% = 0.02-0.69], p = 0.034). Conclusion: The regional dietary pattern has resulted in higher BMI and WC measures and contributes to decreased meals per day, behavior associated with higher anthropometric measures.

Foot length as a screening tool for identification of preterm babies: a cross sectional study

Background: India is one of the countries with the highest neonatal mortality, for which preterm birth is considered as major cause (43.7%). Therefore, early identification by a simple screening tool is important for prognostication and follow-up of new-born infants, especially preterm.Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 live newborns at Saveetha Hospital in Kanchipuram. Anthropometric measures such as birth weight, crown-heel length, head circumference, foot length were taken within 3 days of life and gestational age assessment was done by new Ballard scoring after calculation by Naegles formula. Neonates were grouped into preterm, term and post-term and also small for gestational age (SGA), appropriate for gestational age (AGA) and large for gestational age (LGA). Minimum to maximum range of variables in each gestational range was calculated. The sensitivity and specificity of each variable was found using receiver operating curve. Parameter having the highest sensitivity and good specificity was considered as potential screening tool to identify high risk babies. SPSS Software version 17 for windows was used.Results: The range of gestational age, length, foot length, birth weight and head circumference was 28-42 weeks, 35-53 cm, 5-8.8 cm, 0.8-4.7 kg and 22.8-54.3 cm respectively. Among all, maximum sensitivity at 37weeks gestational age was seen with foot length (80.57%) at a cut-off of 7.58 cm. A nomogram of foot length for each gestational age group (range of 2 weeks) was also derived.Conclusions: It can be concluded that foot length has the potential to be considered as a screening tool to identify preterm neonates especially at a concentrated community level and is particularly useful in resource constraint countries.

Performance of mid-upper arm circumference to diagnose acute malnutrition in a cross-sectional community-based sample of children aged 6–24 months in Niger

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Accurate, early identification of acutely malnourished children has the potential to reduce related child morbidity and mortality. The current World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines classify non-oedematous acute malnutrition among children under five using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) or Weight-for-Height Z-score (WHZ). However, there is ongoing debate regarding the use of current MUAC cut-offs. This study investigates the diagnostic performance of MUAC to identify children aged 6–24 months with global (GAM) or severe acute malnutrition (SAM). SUBJECTS/METHODS: Cross-sectional, secondary data from a community sample of children aged 6-24 months in Niger were used for this study. Children with complete weight, height and MUAC data and without clinical oedema were included. Using WHO guidelines for GAM (WHZ < −2, MUAC < 12.5 cm) and SAM (WHZ < −3, MUAC < 11.5 cm), the sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), predictive values, Youden Index and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were calculated for MUAC when compared with the WHZ reference criterion. RESULTS: Of 1161 children, 23.3% were diagnosed with GAM using WHZ, and 4.4% with SAM. Using current WHO cut-offs, the Se of MUAC to identify GAM was greater than for SAM (79 vs. 57%), yet the Sp was lower (84 vs. 97%). From inspection of the ROC curve and Youden Index, Se and Sp were maximised for MUAC < 12.5 cm to identify GAM (Se 79%, Sp 84%), and MUAC < 12.0 cm to identify SAM (Se 88%, Sp 81%). CONCLUSIONS: The current MUAC cut-off to identify GAM should continue to be used, but when screening for SAM, a higher cut-off could improve case identification. Community screening for SAM could use MUAC < 12.0 cm followed by appropriate treatment based on either MUAC < 11.5 cm or WHZ < −3, as in current practice. While the practicalities of implementation must be considered, the higher SAM MUAC cut-off would maximise early case-finding of high-risk acutely malnourished children.

Body composition and performance variables differences in female volleyball players by agegroup and playing position / Diferenças na composição corporal e variáveis de desempenho em atletas femininas de voleibol por faixa etária e posição de jogo

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the age and inter- and intra-position differences in the anthropometric variables and physical performance in young female players of Brazilian women's volleyball. Fifty-eight female volleyball players participated, divided into 3 age groups: (a) 14 and under (n=20; mean age = 12.6±0.7 years), (b) between 14 and 17 (n=31; mean age = 15.6±1.2 years), and (c) over 17 (n=7; mean age = 18.9±0.9 years). In addition, the players were also divided according to their positions: setters (n=7), opposites (n=13), passer-hitters (n=17), middle blockers (n=12) and liberos (n=9). Anthropometric characteristics, flexibility, strength / resistance abdominal muscles, pushups, explosive power of the arms, jumping abilities, shuttle run and 20-m sprint tests were evaluated. Analyses showed differences among age and playing positions for the height and bone mass (p<0.05). In the fitness assessment, no differences were found between playing positions (p>0.05). However, differences were found among for age groups horizontal jump, shuttle run and 20-m sprint, with players >17 performing better than <14 and between 14-17 years of age (p<0.05). These results demonstrated that the height, bone mass and horizontal jump, shuttle run and 20-m sprint are age dependent, while physical performance independent on the playing positions.

Resumo Objetiva-se avaliar a idade e as diferenças inter e intra-posições nas variáveis antropométricas e no desempenho físico de jovens jogadoras do voleibol feminino brasileiro. Participaram 58 atletas femininas de voleibol, divididas em 3 grupos por faixa etária: (a) até 14 (n = 20; idade média = 12,6 ± 0,7 anos), (b) entre 14 e 17 (n = 31; média de idade = 15,6 ± 1,2 anos); (c) acima de 17 (n = 7; idade média = 18,9 ± 0,9 anos). Além disso, os jogadores também foram divididos de acordo com suas posições: levantadores (n = 7), opostos (n = 13), passadores (n = 17), bloqueadores (n = 12) e líberos. (n = 9). Foram avaliadas as características antropométricas, flexibilidade, força / resistência dos músculos abdominais, flexões, poder explosivo dos braços, habilidades de salto, corrida e corrida de 20 m. As análises mostraram diferenças entre idade e posições de jogo para a altura e massa óssea (p<0,05). Na avaliação da aptidão, não foram encontradas diferenças entre as posições de jogo (p>0,05). No entanto, foram encontradas diferenças entre os grupos etários: salto horizontal, corrida e corrida de 20 m, com os jogadores acima de 17, com desempenho melhor que menores que 14 e entre 14 e 17 anos de idade (p<0,05). Estes resultados demonstraram que a altura, a massa óssea e o salto horizontal, o deslocamento e a velocidade de 20m são dependentes da idade, enquanto que o desempenho físico é independente das posições de jogo.

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Risk Status in Type II Diabetics

Often linked with several complications and comorbidities, studies have shown Diabetes mellitus (DM) as a common, chronic disease across the globe. This study was designed to explore the CVD risk factors among Type 2 DM patients in a tertiary hospital in South-East, Nigeria. Seventy two (72) participants [36 hyperglycaemics (Type II DM) and 36 normoglycaemics (control)] were drawn from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State. Socio-demographic data, anthropometric parameters, percentage body fat and ankle-brachial indices were obtained. Other Variables such as age, height, weight, heart rate, body mass index (BMI) and waist-hip ratios (WHR) were recorded as well. The study found, using the one-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA), a significant difference (p < .05) in percentage body fat and heart rate between groups (hyperglycaemics and normoglycaemics). A gender-dependent significant difference was also observed in ankle-brachial index between normoglycaemics, with an accompanying insignificant difference for ankle-brachial index, BMI and WHR in both groups. Life style patterns with increased physical activity levels that will combat cardiovascular risks is highly recommended. The continuous monitoring of cardiovascular (Blood pressure, pulse rates) health indicators is also encouraged.

Utilidad del índice cintura/cadera en la detección del riesgo cardiometabólico en individuos sobrepesos y obesos / Usefulness of the waist/hip index in the detection of cardiometabolic risk in overweight and obese individuals

Introducción: el índice cintura/cadera se presenta como un elemento más de la valoración clínica de la obesidad y sus consecuencias. Objetivo: describir la utilidad del empleo del índice cintura/cadera en la detección del riesgo cardiometabólico. Métodos: se utilizó Google Académico como motor de búsqueda y se obtuvo un total de 97 artículos, de los cuales 61 fueron referenciados por cumplir con el objetivo enunciado. Resultados: la obesidad se comporta como una enfermedad multifactorial, de evolución crónica, con importantes consecuencias para la salud. El incremento del tejido adiposo abdominal, propicia una mayor síntesis y liberación de adipoquinas y otras sustancias, que pueden deteriorar el metabolismo lipídico y glucídico a través del aumento de la resistencia a la insulina, e incrementan el riesgo cardiovascular. El índice cintura/cadera evalúa de forma indirecta la grasa abdominal. Es un indicador poco costoso, sencillo de aplicar y fácil de interpretar en los 3 niveles de atención de salud de nuestro país. Se debe determinar su punto de corte para cada zona geográfica, ya que este puede variar de acuerdo con la entidad nosológica que estemos investigando y la muestra de pacientes estudiados, pues varía con el sexo y las características étnicas. Su empleo ayuda a predecir el riesgo cardiometabólico y de mortalidad en las personas estudiadas. Conclusiones: el índice cintura/cadera es útil en la predicción del riesgo cardiometabólico. Su correcto empleo mejoraría la calidad de los servicios en los 3 niveles de atención de salud en nuestro país(AU)

Introduction: waist/hip index is presented as another element of the clinical assessment of obesity and its consequences. Objective: to describe the usefulness of waist / hip index in the detection of cardiometabolic risk. Methods: Google Scholar was used as a search engine and a total of 97 articles were obtained, of which 61 were referenced for fulfilling the stated objective. Results: obesity behaves like a multifactorial disease of chronic evolution, with important consequences for health. The increase in abdominal adipose tissue promotes greater synthesis and release of adipokines and other substances, which can impair lipid and carbohydrate metabolism through increased insulin resistance, and increase cardiovascular risk. Waist/hip index evaluates abdominal fat indirectly. It is an inexpensive indicator, easy to apply and easy to interpret in the 3 levels of health care in our country. Its cut-off point must be determined for each geographical area, since this may vary according to the nosological entity we are investigating and the sample of patients studied, as it varies with sex and ethnic characteristics. Its use helps to predict cardiometabolic risk and mortality in the people studied. Conclusions: Waist/hip index is useful in the prediction of cardiometabolic risk. Its correct use would improve the quality of services in the 3 levels of health care in our country(AU)

The effects of specific exercise program on anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities of preschool children / Efectos del programa de ejercicios específicos sobre las características antropométricas y las habilidades motrices de los niños de edad preescolar

In order to determine the effects of specific exercise program on anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities of preschool children, a battery of eight anthropometric measures and 7 motor tests were applied. The current study was conducted on a sample of 60 preschoolers (31 in the experimental and 29 in the control group), aged 4 to 5. They were the respondents in the project implemented by the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Novi Sad. The obtained data was analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). It can be concluded that the application of experimental and control models of exercise resulted in substantial improvement of certain motor skills in the experimental group compared to the control group. In regard to the anthropometry there was no statistically significant difference between the groups. In fact, the practical value of this work is to analyze the model of kinetic activities, which as such can be applied to all clubs and schools that work with children of preschool and early school age.

Con el fin de determinar los efectos de un programa de ejercicios específicos sobre las características antropométricas y las habilidades motrices de los niños en edad preescolar, se aplicó una batería de 8 medidas antropométricas y 7 pruebas motrices. El presente estudio se realizó en una muestra de 60 niños en edad preescolar (31 en el grupo experimental y 29 en el grupo de control), de 4 a 5 años. Los niños en este estudio forman parte del proyecto implementado por la Facultad de Deporte y Educación Física de Novi Sad. Los datos obtenidos se analizaron mediante análisis multivariante de covarianza (MANCOVA). Se puede concluir que la aplicación de modelos experimentales y de control de ejercicios resultó en una mejora sustancial de ciertas habilidades motoras en el grupo experimental en comparación con el grupo control. En cuanto a la antropometría, no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos. De hecho, el valor práctico de este trabajo es analizar el modelo de actividades cinéticas, que como tal puede aplicarse a todos los clubes y escuelas que trabajan con niños en edad preescolar y escolar.

Particularidades en torno a la valoración nutricional del paciente quirúrgico / Particularities of the nutritional assessment of the surgical patient

La desnutrición tiene una prevalencia alta en los pacientes quirúrgicos, ensombrece el pronóstico, y se asocia con mayores tasas de complicaciones, morbilidad y mortalidad. También está relacionado con estancias hospitalarias más prolongadas y costos más altos para el sistema de salud. A pesar de todas las implicaciones relativas a este estado carencial, la mayoría de las veces no es diagnosticada ni tratada oportuna y adecuadamente. Este artículo tiene como objetivo describir las consecuencias de las deficiencias nutricionales en la enfermedad quirúrgica y en la respuesta metabólica al trauma operatorio. Se enfatiza en la relación que existe entre el estado nutricional y metabólico, y el desenlace del paciente operado; así como el impacto de la intervención nutricional especializada sobre las complicaciones y la mortalidad, su influencia sobre la recaída del cáncer y cómo la consejería nutricional debería formar parte del arsenal terapéutico del cirujano. Por esas razones, constituye una recomendación perentoria incluir la educación nutricional en los programas de la enseñanza médica superior de pregrado y de posgrado(AU)

Malnutrition is highly prevalent in surgical patients; it worsens their prognosis and is associated to higher rates of complications, morbidity and mortality, and to longer stays at hospital and higher costs for the health system. Despite all the implications related to the food deficiency condition, malnutrition is mostly undiagnosed and untreated in a timely and adequate way. This article was aimed at describing the consequences of nutritional deficiency in surgical disease and in the metabolic response to operative trauma. Emphasis was made on the relationship between the nutritional and the metabolic condition, and the outcome of the surgical patient, as well as the impact of specialized nutritional intervention on complications and mortality, its influence over the cancer relapse and how the nutritional advice should be part of the therapeutic arsenal of the surgeon. For these reasons, the compelling recommendation is the inclusion of nutritional education in the undergraduate and graduate medical career curricula(AU)

Associations among anthropometric measures, food consumption, and quality of life in school-age children in Tanzania / Journal of Rural Medicine

<p><b>Objectives:</b> The factors associated with quality of life (QOL) and anthropometric measurements as outcomes of food consumption were examined among school-age children in Tanzania.</p><p><b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was undertaken in September 2013 in Tanzania. Anonymous self-administered questionnaire surveys were conducted in the Kiswahili language among primary school children in the fifth and/or sixth grade aged 10–14 years. The survey probed sociodemographic characteristics such as age, gender, living with family members, number of meals/snacks per day, food consumption in the previous 24 hours, and QOL, as well as anthropometric measurements (height and weight). The Rohrer index was calculated based on height and weight. After presenting the mean and standard deviation (SD) of height, weight, and the Rohrer index score by age and gender, the Rohrer index score was categorized into three groups (low weight, normal weight, and overweight) and analyzed according to sociodemographic characteristics and food consumption using the chi-square test. Furthermore, the QOL score was analyzed using the <i>t</i> test. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to analyze the associations between the QOL score and sociodemographic characteristics and food consumption.</p><p><b>Results:</b> A total of 694 children (male: 312; female: 382) participated in this study. According to the Rohrer index, 273 (39.3%) children were classified as low weight, 353 (50.9%) were normal weight, and 68 (9.8%) were overweight. A total of 459 (66.1%) children reported having had three or more meals and/or snacks on the day before the study. In addition, 127 (18.3%) children had not eaten any protein-rich food on the day before the study, although almost all had eaten at least one carbohydrate-rich food per day. Regardless of region, location, gender, and age, living without parents was associated with short stature (<i>P</i> = 0.010). A high QOL score was associated with having three or more meals and/or snacks per day (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><b>Conclusions:</b> The security of physiological needs such as a guarantee of three meals per day could contribute to higher QOL among underserved children.</p>

Screening of SHOX gene sequence variants in Saudi Arabian children with idiopathic short stature / 소아과

PURPOSE: Short stature affects approximately 2%–3% of children, representing one of the most frequent disorders for which clinical attention is sought during childhood. Despite assumed genetic heterogeneity, mutations or deletions in the short stature homeobox-containing gene (SHOX) are frequently detected in subjects with short stature. Idiopathic short stature (ISS) refers to patients with short stature for various unknown reasons. The goal of this study was to screen all the exons of SHOX to identify related mutations. METHODS: We screened all the exons of SHOX for mutations analysis in 105 ISS children patients (57 girls and 48 boys) living in Taif governorate, KSA using a direct DNA sequencing method. Height, arm span, and sitting height were recorded, and subischial leg length was calculated. RESULTS: A total of 30 of 105 ISS patients (28%) contained six polymorphic variants in exons 1, 2, 4, and 6. One mutation was found in the DNA domain binding region of exon 4. Three of these polymorphic variants were novel, while the others were reported previously. There were no significant differences in anthropometric measures in ISS patients with and without identifiable polymorphic variants in SHOX. CONCLUSION: In Saudi Arabia ISS patients, rather than SHOX, it is possible that new genes are involved in longitudinal growth. Additional molecular analysis is required to diagnose and understand the etiology of this disease.

Comparação de métodos para o tratamento das medidas antropométricas da POF 2008-2009 / Comparison of Methods for the Treatment of Anthropometric Measures of HBS 2008-2009 / Comparación de los Métodos para el Tratamiento de las Medidas Antropométricas de la EPF 2008-2009

A Pesquisa de Orçamentos Familiares 2008-2009, feita por amostragem em nível nacional, coletou informações antropométricas de peso e estatura dos indivíduos no Brasil. Numa pesquisa desse porte, o processo de coleta produz dados que estão sujeitos a contaminações por erros de medição e de não resposta. Tais erros podem afetar os cálculos de indicadores de prevalência de desnutrição, sobrepeso ou obesidade e impactar de forma distinta em diferentes segmentos populacionais. No presente artigo, comparou-se o desempenho do método CIDAQ, que foi empregado na POF 2008-2009, para tratar os dados antropométricos, ao de outros dois métodos: os algoritmos de detecção de outliers TRC e Bacon, ambos associados ao algoritmo de imputação Poem. Essa comparação é fundamental para assegurar que o melhor método seja utilizado em pesquisas futuras, buscando assegurar a confiabilidade dos dados para os estudos que subsidiam o planejamento de políticas públicas nas áreas de saúde, nutrição, assistência social e outras. Os métodos foram comparados via simulação, considerando o impacto sobre as estimativas de média, desvio padrão e correlação entre peso e estatura. O método CIDAQ apresentou uma pequena vantagem sobre os demais nos resultados da simulação paramétrica, enquanto para simulação não paramétrica destacou-se o método Bacon...

The Household Budget Survey 2008-2009 is a nationwide sample survey, conducted by IBGE, which collects anthropometric data on height and weight that are important to assess the nutritional status of individuals in Brazil. Due to the difficulties in collecting this type of information by a large and nationwide research as the HBS 2008-2009, which use of portable equipment for measuring, the collected data are subject to contamination by non-sampling errors and non-response. These errors may compromise analysis about the nutritional status of the population in order to support the planning and implementation of public policies in the areas of health, nutrition, social assistance and other. Particularly, such errors can affect the malnutrition, overweight and obese prevalence indicators and produce effects differently in different population segments. In this survey (HBS 2008-2009) the methodology employed to tackle these problems and preserve the quality of the data was the CIDAQ. In this study this approach was compared with two other approaches for multivariate quantitative data, namely the TRC algorithm and the BACON algorithm for editing, both coupled with the POEM imputation algorithm. These compare is essential to ensure which one is the best method to be used in future research to repeat the situation experienced in HBS 2008-2009. The three approaches were compared by simulation of the anthropometric variables weight and height of a HBS 2008-2009 data subset...

Resumen La Encuesta de Presupuestos Familiares 2008-2009 es una encuesta por muestreo a nivel nacional, realizada por el IBGE, que contempla los datos antropométricos de peso y talla, importante para la evaluación del estado nutricional de las personas en Brasil. Debido a las dificultades para recoger este tipo de información de una extensa encuesta como el EPF 2008-2009, en particular la necesidad de que el uso de equipo portátil para el proceso de medición, los datos en las encuestas de este tipo están sometidas a la contaminación por los errores ajenos al muestreo y la falta de respuesta. Este tipo de errores pueden poner en peligro el análisis del estado nutricional de la población con la finalidad de subvencionar la planificación e implementación de políticas públicas en los âmbitos de la salud, la nutrición, la asistencia social y otra. En particular, este tipo de errores pueden afectar los indicadores de prevalencia de desnutrición, sobrepeso u obesidad y actuar de manera diferente en diferentes segmentos de la población . En el encuesta, se emplea el método de CIDAQ para tratar los datos antropométricos recolectados. Este estudio comparó el rendimiento de este método a los otros dos métodos aplicados a datos cuantitativos multivariante, el algoritmo TRC y el algoritmo BACON para detectar valores atípicos, ambos asociados con el algoritmo POEM de imputación. Esta comparación es esencial para asegurar que el mejor método puede ser utilizado en futuras investigaciones para repetir la situación que se vive en la EPF 2008-2009. Los métodos fueron comparados a través de la simulación de las variables antropométricas de peso y la altura de un subconjunto de datos de la Encuesta de Presupuestos Familiares 2008-2009...

Mismatch Between Furniture Dimension And Anthropometric Measures Among Primary School Children In Putrajaya

Ergonomic is important in classroom. Sitting for protracted period in class may lead students to develop musculoskeletal disorders. Their physical health and performance in the class may increase by designing school furniture that match with human body. In Malaysia, there is a lack of ergonomic assessment for school environment especially in urban areas. The aim of this study is to determine the mismatch between the furniture dimension and anthropometric parameters among primary school children in Putrajaya. This is a cross-sectional study which involved 100, Year 1 and Year 6 primary school students randomly selected in Putrajaya. Five anthropometric measurements (popliteal height, buttock popliteal length, elbow height, shoulder height (sitting), hip breadth) as well as five furniture dimensions (seat height, seat depth, seat width, backrest height and seat to desk height) were measured. Instrument used is Martin type anthropometer set, SECA body meter, and SECA weighing scale. Calculation for determining mismatch between the furniture and anthropometric measures were calculated using a standard mismatch formula. There was 100% mismatch for seat height, seat depth, and seat to seat to desk height for Year 1. As for Year 6, mismatch was reported 100% for backrest height and seat to desk height. There were significance difference for parameters of popliteal height between Year 1 and Year 6 and between male and female of Year 1. There was a presence of mismatch between furniture dimension and children anthropometric measurement. Proposed dimension of furniture shows decrease in percentage of mismatch for the most parameter of anthropometric measurement.

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Students Aged 7-22 Years in Jiangsu Province, China / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To report the prevalence and trend of overweight and obesity among students aged 7-22 years in Jiangsu, 2010 to 2013.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>This cross-sectional study was carried out as part of students physical fitness and health survey in Jiangsu province. A total of 255,581 subjects (50.03% males and 49.97% females) enrolled in 82 school and 10 universities in Jiangsu. Weights and heights were obtained for each subject and its body mass index (BMI) was calculated using the Chinese Working Group on Obesity in China (CWGO).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Anthropometric measurement including bodyweight, height, BMI and bust were significantly different between males in urban compared to females living rural areas (P<0.001). The total prevalence of overweight and obesity was 12.4% and 5.7%. Males had a significantly higher rate than in female's student. The prevalence of overweight and obesity by age groups was (14.5%, 10.3%) at age 7-11 years, (11.2%, 6.8%) at age 12-14 years, (11.7%, 3.1%) at age 15-17 years, and (11.4%, 2.3%) at age 18-22 years. By regions; the highest prevalence of overweight obesity reported in Taizhou (10%, 14.2%), Xuzhou (9.4%, 12.5%), and Nanjing (9.2%, 15.6%), respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The finding declares that overweight and obesity are important health problems among students in Jiangsu Province. Early intervention programme are needed to address this problems.</p>

Predicción del diámetro de autoinjerto semitendinoso-gracilis en pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro sometidos a reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA): utilidad de las medidas antropométricas / Prediction of semitendinosus-gracilis autograft diameter in skeletally immature patients undergoing ACL reconstruction: usefulness of anthropometric measurements

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar si las medidas antropométricas y demográficas de pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro pueden ser utilizadas para predecir el diámetro del autoinjerto semitendinoso-gracilis (ST-G) en la cirugía de reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA). Métodos: Serie retrospectiva de 169 pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro (112 hombres, 57 mujeres, edad media 15,8 años) que se sometieron a cirugía de reconstrucción del LCA con autoinjerto ST-G. Se registraron las medidas antropométricas (peso, talla e índice de masa corporal [IMC]), datos demográficos (edad y sexo) y diámetro del autoinjerto ST-G utilizados. Se utilizaron coeficientes de correlación, regresión lineal y t de Student para determinar la relación entre variables antropométricas-demográficas y el diámetro del injerto. Los valores de p < 0,05 fueron considerados estadísticamente significativos. Resultados: El análisis estadístico mostró una correlación positiva significativa tanto para la talla y el peso con el diámetro del injerto (r = 0,483, p < 0,0001; r = 0,248, p = 0,001, respectivamente). Sin embargo, la edad y el IMC no se correlacionaron con el diámetro del injerto (r = 0,098 y p = 0,203, r = 0,009 y p = 0,905, respectivamente). La media del diámetro del injerto en los hombres fue de 8,2mm (rango 6-10) y 7,5mm en las mujeres (rango 6-9), diferencia que fue estadísticamente significativa (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: La predicción del diámetro del injerto ST-G según la talla del paciente es un método fácil y fiable en pacientes con esqueleto inmaduro. Estos datos pueden proporcionar información preoperatoria relevante sobre la necesidad de una técnica para aumentar el injerto ante un eventual diámetro insuficiente de este...

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the anthropometric and demographic measures of patients under 18 years old can be used to predict the diameter of semitendinosus-gracilis (ST-G) autografts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. Methods: A study was conducted on retrospective series of 169 patients under 18 years (112 men, 57 women, average age 15.8 years) who underwent to ACL reconstruction surgery with ST-G autograft. The anthropometric measurements were recorded (weight, height and body mass index), demographics (age and gender) and the diameter of the ST-G used. Correlation coefficients, linear regression and unpaired t-test were used to determine the relationship between anthropometric/demographic variables and the diameter of the graft. P values <.05 were considered statistically significant. Results:Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between height and graft diameter (r=0.483, P<.0001), as well as between weight and graft diameter (r=0.248, P=.001). However, age and body mass index (BMI) did not correlate with graft thickness (r=0.098 and P=.203, r=0.009 and P=.905, respectively). The mean graft diameter in men was 8.2 (range 6-10) and 7.5 in women (range 6-9), a difference that was statistically significant (P<.001). Conclusions:Prediction of the ST-G graft diameter according the height of the patient is an easy and reliable method in children and adolescents. These data can provide relevant preoperative information on the need for an alternative graft source for an eventual insufficient diameter of the latter...

Effect of glycemic index on obesity control

Objective Evaluate the effect of glycemic index (GI) on biochemical parameters, food intake, energy metabolism, anthropometric measures and body composition in overweight subjects.Materials and methods Simple blind study, in which nineteen subjects were randomly assigned to consume in the laboratory two daily low GI (n = 10) or high GI (n = 9) meals, for forty-five consecutive days. Habitual food intake was assessed at baseline. Food intake, anthropometric measures and body composition were assessed at each 15 days. Energy metabolism and biochemical parameters were evaluated at baseline and the end of the study.Results Low GI meals increased fat oxidation, and reduced waist circumference and HOMA-IR, while high GI meals increased daily dietary fiber and energy intake compared to baseline. There was a higher reduction on waist circumference and body fat, and a higher increase on postprandial fat oxidation in response to the LGI meals than after high GI meals. High GI meals increased fasting respiratory coefficient compared to baseline and low GI meals.Conclusion The results of the present study showed that the consumption of two daily low GI meals for forty-five consecutive days has a positive effect on obesity control, whereas, the consumption of high GI meals result has the opposite effect. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(3):245-51.

Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Anthropometric Measures and Metabolic Profiles among Type 2 Diabetic Subjects.

Background: Fasting from dawn to dusk during the month of Holy Ramadan is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims. Individuals are exempted from fasting if they are suffering from an illness that could be adversely affected by fasting. Although The Quran exempts sick people from fasting, many Muslim diabetic patients may not perceive themselves as sick and are keenly interested to fast. But they fast without proper medical guidance exposing themselves to certain risks as a direct consequence of fasting. So we designed this study to assess the impact of fasting during Ramadan and to evaluate the effects of fasting on their biochemical profiles in patients with diabetes. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate whether Ramadan fasting has any effect on body weight, blood pressure, fasting glucose, HbA1C, serum lipids, serum creatinine among type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: Fifty two stable outpatients with type 2 diabetes with intention to fast were studied in the month of Ramadan 1434 Hijri calendar year (11th July to 9th August, 2013) at two points of time: one week before Ramadan (visit 1) and within last 3 days before the end of Ramadan (visit 2). During each visit the height, body weight and blood pressure were recorded. Blood samples were collected for fasting glucose, HbA1C, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high density and low density lipoprotein cholesterol and creatinine. Data were analyzed by Student’s paired t-test using SPSS system and results were expressed as mean ± SD. Probability values were considered to be significant if it was less than 0.05. Results: There were 30 (62.8%) males and 22 (37.2%) females with a mean age of 54.7 ± 11.55 (range 35–80) years and mean duration of diabetes was 5.5 ± 5.2 years (range 9 months–18 years). In this study mean weight of the patients decreased significantly from 60.5 ± 12.6 kg to 58.5 ± 11.3 kg (p<0.001). Blood pressure reduced but not significantly. Fasting blood glucose showed significant reduction from 10.7 ± 4.2 to 8.9 ± 3.7 mmol/L (p=0.002) at the end of the study though HbA1C showed no significant change. Lipid profile and serum creatinine values did not show any significant change. Conclusion: The effects of fasting during Ramadan on stable diabetic patients are minimal. So, stable diabetic patients can fast during Ramadan without significant detrimental effects.

Association of junk food consumption with high blood pressure and obesity in Iranian children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-IV Study / Associação entre o consumo de junk food e a pressão arterial alta e obesidade em crianças e adolescentes iranianos: o Estudo Caspian-IV

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the association of junk food consumption with hypertension and obesity in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents. METHODS: This nationwide study was conducted in 2011-2012 among 14,880 students, aged 6-18 years, selected by cluster sampling from 30 provinces. Weight, height, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) were measured. Junk food was divided into four categories, including salty snacks, sweets, sweetened beverages, and fast food. Subjects reported how many times they had consumed each item (daily, weekly, and seldom). RESULTS: The intake of sweets was significantly associated with anthropometric indices and BP levels. Moreover, a significant association was found between fast food consumption, BP levels, and anthropometric indices (except for WHtR and WHR). Sweet beverages consumption was significantly associated with anthropometric indices; however, the consumption of salty snacks was only significantly associated with height, HC, and WHR. The risk of general obesity (OR: 0.75, 95% CI: 0.65-0.87) and abdominal obesity (OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.72-0.92) among participants who seldom consumed sweets was less than those who consumed daily. Also, the risk of general obesity (OR: 0.85, 95% CI: 0.74-0.97) among students that seldom consumed sweetened beverages was less than subjects who consumed them on a daily basis. CONCLUSION: It was found that junk food consumption increased the risk of both general and abdominal obesity; therefore, consumption of junk food should be reduced via restricting TV advertisements and increasing taxes on junk foods. .

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação entre o consumo de junk food e a hipertensão e obesidade em uma amostra nacional de crianças e adolescentes iranianos. MÉTODOS: Este estudo nacional foi feito entre 2011 e 2012 com 14.880 estudantes com seis-18 anos, selecionados por amostra em bloco em 30 províncias. Foram medidos o peso, a estatura, a circunferência da cintura (CC), a circunferência do quadril (CQ), a razão cintura/quadril (RCQ), a razão cintura/estatura (RCE) e a pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica (PAS e PAD). A junk food foi dividida em quatro categorias, incluindo lanches salgados, doces, bebidas açucaradas e fast food. Os indivíduos relataram quantas vezes consumiam cada um dos itens (diariamente, semanalmente, raramente). RESULTADOS: O consumo de doces foi associado significativamente aos índices antropométricos e níveis de pressão arterial (PA). Além disso, havia uma associação significativa entre o consumo de fast food e os níveis de PA e os índices antropométricos (exceto RCE e RCQ). O consumo de bebidas açucaradas foi associado significativamente aos índices antropométricos, porém o consumo de lanches salgados foi associado significativamente apenas a estatura, CQ e RCQ. O risco de obesidade geral (RC: 0,75, IC de 95%: 0,65-0,87) e obesidade abdominal (RC: 0,81, IC de 95%: 0,72-0,92) entre participantes que raramente consumiam doces era menor do que naqueles que os consumiam diariamente. Além disso, o risco de obesidade geral (RC: 0,85; IC de 95%: 0,74-0,97) entre estudantes que raramente consumiam bebidas açucaradas era menor do que entre indivíduos que os consumiam diariamente. CONCLUSÃO: Constatamos que o consumo de junk food aumentou o risco de obesidade geral e abdominal; portanto, o consumo de junk food deve ser reduzido por meio da restrição de comerciais de TV e do aumento de impostos sobre esse tipo de alimento. .

Correlation between Anthropometric Measures, Lipid Profile and Serum Adiponectin and Steatosis in Nondiabetic Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Aims: To assess the relation between the grade of steatosis and anthropometric measures, lipid profile and serum adiponectin in non-diabetic patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology, Qena faculty of medicine, South Valley University. Methodology: Fifty patients with US evidence suggestive of fatty liver disease and normal fasting and post-prandial serum glucose were included. No past or current history of alcohol consumption. Blood samples were taken to detect liver function tests, fasting lipogram, complete blood count and serum adiponectin. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumferences (WC) were measured for all patients. Liver biopsy was done to detect the presence and the degree of steatosis. Results: The mean age of patients was 40+/-12 years. Patients with steatosis showed significantly higher value for BMI and WC than those without (P value =0.000). Cholesterol, triglyceride and Low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) also were significantly higher in patients with steatosis (P value =0.00). High density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and serum adiponectin were significantly lower in patients with steatosis (P value =0.00). Patients with severe steatosis showed significantly higher values for BMI and WC, cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C and lower values for HDL-C and adiponectin (P value = 0.05) than those with mild or moderate steatosis. Positive correlations were detected between the age, BMI and WC, cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C and the grade of steatosis and negative correlations with HDL-C and adiponectin. Conclusion: Anthropometric measures, lipogram and serum adiponectin are associated with progression of steatosis in nondiabetic patients with NAFLD. So their detection is important for evaluation and management.