Prevalence and concordance in the prediction of excess body weight by two anthropometric criteria in adolescents of western Brazilian Amazon / Prevalência e concordância na predição de excesso de peso corporal por dois critérios antropométricos em adolescentes da Amazônia ocidental brasileira
Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum
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19(3): 283-289, May-June 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence and concordance of excess weight (BMI) and body fat (fat %) in adolescents of both sexes from cities of Rio Branco-AC and Porto Velho-RO. This study evaluated 4,310 adolescents, 2,167 from Rio Branco and 2,143 from Porto Velho. No difference (p=0.46) for excess weight between adolescents from Rio Branco (34.8%) and Porto Velho (33.8%) was observed. Fat percentage was significantly higher (p<0.01) in adolescents from Porto Velho (59.8%) compared to those from Rio Branco (44.3%). In intra-pubertal and pubertal stages, moderate concordance was identified (p<0.01) and in pre-pubertal stage, substantial concordance was observed (p<0.01). Thus, the findings of this study point out the adequacy of screening and diagnosis of obesity and overweight, which will enable earlier approach and treatment of adolescents.
RESUMO
Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência e a concordância de excesso de peso (IMC) e de gordura corporal (% gordura) em adolescentes de ambos os sexos das cidades de Rio Branco-AC e Porto Velho-RO. Participaram do estudo 4.310 adolescentes, sendo 2.167 de Rio Branco e 2.143 de Porto Velho. Não houve diferença (p=0,46) entre o excesso de peso nos adolescentes de Rio Branco (34.8%) e de Porto Velho (33.8%). O % gordura foi significativamente maior (p=<0,01) nos adolescentes de Porto Velho (59,8%) em relação aos de Rio Branco (44,3%). Nos estágios intra-púbere e púbere foram identificadas moderadas concordâncias (p=0,01) e no estádio pré-púbere foi observado substancial concordância (p=0,01). Assim, os achados do presente estudo apontam para a necessidade da adequação do rastreamento da obesidade e sobrepeso que possibilitará identificação mais precoce e tratamento dos adolescentes.
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Main subject:
Overweight
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Body Fat Distribution
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum
Journal subject:
Physical Education
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Sports Medicine
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MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Acre/BR
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Federal University of Rondônia/BR
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Federal University of Santa Catarina/BR
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State University of Campinas/BR
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