Trends and Cut-Point Changes in Obesity Parameters by Age Groups Considering Metabolic Syndrome
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: e47-2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-764902
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an important issue worldwide. Obesity has a close relationship with NCDs. Various age-related changes should be considered when evaluating obesity.METHODS:
National representative cohort data from the National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort from 2012 to 2013 were used. Sex-specific and age group-specific (10-year intervals) means for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) were calculated. Optimal cut-points for obesity parameters were defined as the value predicting two or more components of metabolic syndrome (except WC).RESULTS:
The mean value and optimal cut-point for BMI decreased with age for men. The mean BMI value for women increased with age, but optimal cut-points showed no remarkable difference. The mean WC of men increased with age, but the optimal cut-points were similar for age groups. For women, the mean value and optimal cut-point for WC increased with age. Regarding WtHR, the mean value and optimal cut-point increased with age for men and women. Differences across age groups were larger for women.CONCLUSION:
The mean values of the obesity indices and the optimal cut-points were changed according to age groups. This study supports the necessity of applying age group-specific cut-points for the various obesity parameters.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Body Mass Index
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Cohort Studies
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Waist Circumference
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National Health Programs
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Obesity
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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