Correlation between body mass index, neck circumference, and waist-hip ratio as indicators of obesity among a cohort of adolescent in Bahrain

Tantawy, Sayed A.; Kamel, Dalia M.; Alsayed, Noor; Rajab, Ebrahim; Abdelbasset, Walid Kamal

doi:10.1097/md.0000000000019950

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“…This could indicate that adolescent overweight or obesity has reached a plateau in recent years in the State of Kuwait. A comparison of our findings with those of the regional prevalence of overweight or obesity also showed similar results [ 24 – 28 ]. However, a recent study in Oman reported much lower overweight/obesity levels for Omani adolescent females (22.4%) and males (22.5%) [ 29 ].…”

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Al-Haifi

Alawadhi²,

Al-Dashti³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Objective Recently, the State of Kuwait has witnessed a steady rise in the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents. The present study aims to provide an update on the rate of overweight or obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and examines the associations between adolescents’ overweight/obesity levels and their perception of body weight as seen by parents or friends. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kuwaiti secondary schools and included adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 years, using a multistage stratified random sampling method. Body weight and height were measured. A specifically designed self-report questionnaire was used to assess parents’ and friends’ perceptions of an adolescent’s body weight. Results A total of 706 adolescents were included the study. The prevalence of overweight or obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents reached nearly 50%, with males (54.3%) having a significantly higher overweight or obesity percentage than females (44.6%). No significant difference in the prevalence of obesity relative to age, from 15 to 18 years, was found. In addition, logistic regression analysis, adjusted for age and gender, revealed that adolescents perceived their parents (p = 0.011 and p < 0.001) or friends (p = 0.002 and p < 0.001) as more likely to classify their weight as overweight or obese, respectively. Conclusion Overweight or obesity levels appear to be high among Kuwaiti adolescents, and appears to have reached a plateau recently. Efforts to combat obesity and promote physical activity and healthy nutrition are needed. Future studies should seek to identify important moderators of parental and social underestimation/overestimation of children’s overweight or obesity.

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confidence: 86%

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Al-Haifi

Alawadhi²,

Al-Dashti³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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“…The activity of aromatase, resulting in an imbalance in the distribution of these sex hormones (testosterone and estradiol), is crucial in a variety of physiological processes [ 12 ]. Anthropometric parameters, like body mass index (BMI), neck circumference (NC), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), among others, have been linked with changes in sex hormone levels in both men and women across different age groups [ 13 , 14 ]. These measures of adiposity have been linked to increased levels of estrogen and decreased levels of testosterone in both men and women [ 15 ].…”

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Relationship between testosterone-estradiol ratio and some anthropometric and metabolic parameters among Nigerian men

Olasore,

Oyedeji,

Olawale

et al. 2023

Metabolism Open

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“…Patil C et al 19 have found that in males, the correlation of neck circumference with BMI and waist circumferencewas weak (r=0.494) and moderate (r=0.556) correlation respectively whereas in fe-males the correlationof neck circumference was moderate with BMI (r=0.590) and waist circumference(r=0.614). Tantawy SA et al 20 in their study have concluded that weak, positive correlation between neck circumference and BMI. Alfadhli et al 21 in their Saudi Arabia study found positive associations between NC and WC (r=0.7 and r=0.5), BMI (r=0.5 and r=0.5) in males and females respectively.…”

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Neck Circumference as A Screening Tool to Predict Obesity: A Cross Sectional Study in Coastal Karnataka, India

Shreedhar¹,

Naik²,

Geeta³

et al. 2022

Natl J Community Med

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Background: Obesity is a disease of public health importance impacting most body systems. It leads to a range of NCD’s. BMI is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. Others measurements such as WC and WHR are considered as acceptable measures of obesity. However in community settings these can be a time consuming method. Instead Neck circumference (NC) can be used to screen for obesity. Methodology: A cross sectional study conducted among 310 study participants in rural field practice area of Government medical college, Karwar. Socio demographic characteristics were collected using pre designed semi structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements as per standard guidelines. Data analyzed using Epi-info 7.2 version. Statistical tests like Pearson’s correlation coefficient were used to assess correlation. NC cut off values were obtained from ROC. Results: In our study, the correlation of NC with BMI was highly correlated among both males(r=0.529), and females (r=0.565). Kappa statistics depicted moderate agreement with BMI [males (κ = 0.512) ; females (κ = 0.496) and NC in the study population. The cut-off values obtained for neck circumference using ROC curve for males (35.5cm) and females (31.5cm) were statically significant associated in comparison to BMI to determine obesity in both males (χ2 = 58.57, and females (χ2 = 21.54). Conclusion: This study concluded that men with NC ≥ 35.5 cms and females with NC ≥ 31.5 cms are to be considered obese. The sensitivity of this screening test for these cut-off’s was 79.83% and 82.4% in males and females respectively.

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Correlation between body mass index, neck circumference, and waist-hip ratio as indicators of obesity among a cohort of adolescent in Bahrain

Cited by 7 publications

References 28 publications

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Relationship between testosterone-estradiol ratio and some anthropometric and metabolic parameters among Nigerian men

Neck Circumference as A Screening Tool to Predict Obesity: A Cross Sectional Study in Coastal Karnataka, India

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