The association between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black adults of the North West Province, South Africa

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ID19459305
AuthorsPhumudzo Mamphwe (0000-0002-8271-8192, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa, corresponding author), Herculina S Kruger (0000-0002-5365-1777, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa), Sarah Mo (0000-0001-7938-1800, North-West University), Sarah J Moss (Physical Activity Sport and Recreation Research Focus Area North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa), Marike Cockeran (0000-0002-3990-8345, Computer Statistical and Mathematical Sciences North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa), Cristian Ricci (0000-0003-4113-8682, Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa), PO Ukegbu (0000-0002-6731-5344, North-West University), Patricia O Ukegbu (Centre of Excellence for Nutrition North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa), Iolanthé M Kruger (0000-0002-8636-7174, Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research North‐West University Potchefstroom South Africa)
Year2020
Volume32
Issue2
Pagese23324-e23324
Publication date2020-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Human Biology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1042-0533 • E-ISSN: 1520-6300
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ajhb.23324
PMID31506994
OpenAlexW2814068911
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited39

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated associations between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black South African adults. It was hypothesized that noninvasive, simple anthropometric measurements, such as calf circumference (CC) and body mass index (BMI), may be useful predictors of physical performance and strength. METHODS: Black human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative men and women (aged 32-93 years) participating in the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study were enrolled at baseline in 2005 = 1428). Men and women's anthropometry, socio-demographics and physical activity (PA) were assessed at baseline, 5- and 10-year follow-up. Physical performance (walk speed, chair stand and handgrip strength [HGS]) were assessed at 10-year follow-up. Linear regression models adjusted for potential confounders were used to evaluate the association between anthropometric measures and physical performance. RESULTS: The combined overweight and obesity prevalence among both men (P = .02) and women (P < .001) increased significantly over 10 years, with significant increases over time in BMI and CC in the women, whereas PA decreased significantly over time in both men and women (P < .0001). BMI and CC were positively associated with HGS in the men (P = .02, P < .0001) and women (P < .0001), while CC was positively associated with walk speed in men only (P = .006) in the cross-sectional analysis of 2015 measurements. CONCLUSION: BMI and CC in both men and women were positively associated with HGS, but CC was associated with walk speed in the men only. Our study suggests that CC may be a useful predictor of physical performance in black men and to a limited extent in black women

Anthropometry · Body mass index · Confounding · Cross-sectional study · Demographics · Obesity · Overweight · Prospective cohort study · Demography · HIV-related health complications and treatments · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Epidemiology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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