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Excellent intra and inter-observer reproducibility of wrist circumference measurements in obese children and adolescents [PDF]

, 2016
In a previous study, we found that wrist circumference, in particular its bone component,was associated with insulin resistance in a population of overweight/obese children.
Alessia, Gallozzi, Buzzetti, Raffaella, Claudio, Chiesa, Giuseppe, Campagna, Pacifico, Lucia, Sara, Giansanti, Zampetti, Simona   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Wireless, Battery‐Free Wearable Pressure Sensor for Compression Therapy Entirely Built on Surface Mount Devices

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This work presents a flexible, battery‐free sensor that forms a closed‐loop feedback system for smart compression therapy devices. Its scalable surface‐mount manufacturing, compact form factor, and wireless communication enable seamless integration with a wide range of active compression garments, improving user experience and therapeutic outcomes ...
Sinuo Zhao, Hongru Chen, Isaac Seeto, Phuoc Thien Phan, Chi Cong Nguyen, Tran Bach Dang, Kefan Zhu, Michael Listyawan, Minh Cuong Duong, Alice Ma, Thanh Nho Do, Hoang‐Phuong Phan   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Waist circumference to height ratio predicts inflammatory risk in children

Annals of Human Biology, 2017
Background: The increase in obesity, especially the increase of visceral fat, has been directly associated with health risk. Additionally, a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (0.5) has been proposed as an indicator of early health risk.
Edmar Lacerda Mendes, Alynne Christian Ribeiro Andaki, Ciro José Brito, Juliano Magalhães Guedes, Maria Paula Maia Santos, Jorge Mota   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictive power of different obesity measures for the presence of diastolic dysfunction [PDF]

, 2018
Objective: Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) as measures of obesity have some limitations. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether one measure could predict the presence of diastolic dysfunction (DD) more accurately than the other ...
Can, Beray, Fidan-Yaylalı, Güzin, Kılınç, Mehmet, Yaylalı, Yalın Tolga, Yurtdaş, Mustafa, Şenol, Hande   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Waist-to-height ratio and elevated blood pressure among children in Taiwan

Indian Pediatrics, 2012
To study the association of waist to height ratio (WHtR) and elevated blood pressure (BP) in children.Cross-sectional study.Six elementary schools in Taipei, Taiwan.All children aged 7 years at first grade.We measured anthropometrics and BP during the regular health examinations among children.Elevated BP in children was defined as an average systolic ...
Ta-Liang, Chen, Cheuk-Sing, Choy, Wan-Yu, Chan, Chien-Hsin, Chen, Chien-Chang, Liao   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Genetic Risk and High Burden of Depression and Suicide in the Maya‐Mestizo Population of Yucatán, México

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Major depression and suicide are critical public health concerns, particularly in underrepresented populations with unique genetic and sociocultural contexts. The Maya‐mestizo population presents the highest suicide rates in the country but remains understudied in psychiatric genetics. This study evaluated the association between three genetic
Marta Menjivar, Erandi Bravo, Margarita Rivera‐Balancan, Barbara Itzel Pena Espinoza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of central obesity according to different definitions in normal weight adults of two cross-sectional studies in Panama

The Lancet Regional Health. Americas, 2022
Summary: Background: Central Obesity (CO) might arise among individuals with normal body mass index (BMI). We aim to estimate the prevalence of Normal Weight CO (NWCO), using different definitions, and to compare its association with cardiometabolic ...
Roger Montenegro Mendoza, Ilais Moreno Velásquez, Flavia Fontes, Hedley Quintana   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating Perceptions of the Eating Disorder Examination‐Questionnaire Among Undergraduate Students: A Qualitative Approach

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Quantitative methods that have evaluated the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE‐Q) have found consistent evidence that the original four‐factor structure does not replicate across diverse samples and genders. Emerging evidence in the broader psychology literature shows that qualitative methods can provide nuanced insight ...
Katarina L. Huellemann, Safia Ouédraogo, Janet A. Lydecker, Sarah E. Racine   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population

National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Obesity is linked to an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, elevating the risk of hypertension. Elevated blood pressure and a higher risk of hypertension are linked to an increased BMI.
Kanyakumari DH, Rudramurthy KG, Suresh U Kadli, Harish Rangareddy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Waist circumference, waist-hip ratio and waist-height ratio percentiles and central obesity among Pakistani children aged five to twelve years

BMC Pediatrics, 2011
Background Central obesity has been associated with the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease in children and anthropometric indices predictive of central obesity include waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR) and waist-height ratio (WHtR)
Mushtaq Muhammad Umair, Gull Sibgha, Abdullah Hussain Muhammad, Shahid Ubeera, Shad Mushtaq Ahmad, Akram Javed   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source