Anthropometric measurements as predictors of intraabdominal fat thickness.
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2009-07
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Central obesity is known to be an important risk factor in the
development of metabolic syndrome and intraabdominal fat thickness has
been found to be a reliable indicator of central obesity. Many anthropometric
indicators have been suggested for measuring intraabdominal fat. The aim
of this study was to relate various anthropometric measurements to
intraabdominal fat thickness and to determine which among these is a
better predictor of intra abdominal fat in normal subjects. This cross sectional
study was carried out. in 60 healthy subjects (32 males and 28 females) in
the age group of 25–55 years. Anthropometric measurements such as BMI,
waist circumference and waist-hip ratio were assessed by using standard
methods. Subcutaneous and visceral fat were measured 1 cm above
umbilicus by ultrasonography. Intraabdominal fat thickness was correlated
with the anthropometric measures by Pearson’s test. Multivariate linear
regression test was used to find the best anthropometric measurement as
a predictor of abdominal fat. Waist circumference showed a significant
positive correlation with subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Waist
circumference was found to be the best predictor of intraabdominal fat
thickness in normal subjects and therefore of central obesity.
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central obesity, anthropometry, intra abdominal fat, waist circumference, visceral fat
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Roopakala M S, Suresh Anagha, Ashtalakshmi, Srinath, Ashok, Giridhar, Anand, Silvia Wilma Delphine. Anthropometric measurements as predictors of intraabdominal fat thickness. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2009 Jul-Sept; 53(3): 259-264.