Comparison of BMI and anthropometric measures among South Asian Indians using standard and modified criteria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15097607 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Deepa Vasudevan (Texas Medical Center, corresponding author), Angela L Stotts (0000-0002-6042-5276, University Physicians), Sreedhar Mandayam (0000-0001-9044-012X, Baylor College of Medicine), L Anabor Omegie (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 809-816 |
| Publication date | 2011-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Health Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1368980010003307 |
| PMID | 21247513 |
| OpenAlex | W2162760233 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 21 |
Objective To compare the prevalence rates of obesity based on BMI/anthropometric measures, using WHO standard and ethnicity-specific criteria, the National Cholesterol Education Program–Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definitions, among a migrant South Asian Indian population. Design Cross-sectional study conducted in October 2007. Subjects A total of 213 participants of South Asian descent over the age of 18 years. Measures included a questionnaire with basic demographic information and self-reported histories of diabetes, coronary artery disease and/or hypercholesterolaemia. Height, weight, waist and hip circumference and blood pressure measurements were obtained. Setting Houston and surrounding suburbs. Results WHO-modified (WHO-mod) BMI and IDF waist circumference (WC) criteria independently identified higher numbers of overweight/obese participants; however, when the WHO-mod BMI or IDF WC criteria were applied, nearly 75 % of participants were categorized as overweight/obese – a proven risk factor for the future development of metabolic syndrome. Conclusions Obesity is likely under-diagnosed using the standard WHO and NCEP-ATPIII guidelines. Stressing the use of modified criteria more universally to classify obesity among South Asian Indians may be optimal to identify obesity and help appropriately risk stratify for intervention to prevent chronic diseases
Anthropometry · Body mass index · Diabetes mellitus · Environmental health · Metabolic syndrome · National Cholesterol Education Program · Obesity · Overweight · Physical therapy · Population · Waist · Demography · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Endocrinology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
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| Citation span | 2015 - 2024 (10) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |