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Hwang IC, Lee CW, Lee YJ, Ahn HY. Association between neck circumference and pulmonary function in Korean adults. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37864. [PMID: 38608059 PMCID: PMC11018241 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Neck circumference (NC) is associated with various diseases. However, its association with pulmonary diseases remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between NC and pulmonary function in Korean adults. Data from the 2019 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used, including forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC). A total of 3818 adults aged 40 to 79 years were included in the analysis. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with low pulmonary function (<80% of the predicted value) and calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for decreased lung function per 1-cm increase in NC. A negative correlation was observed between the NC and pulmonary function in both sexes. In multivariate logistic regression analyses, in contrast to men, women exhibited a notable relationship between increased NC and impaired pulmonary function, with a more pronounced effect observed in FVC (OR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.05-1.24). Central obesity may play a role in pulmonary function decline. Understanding this relationship can inform preventive strategies and interventions to improve the respiratory health of individuals with central obesity.
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- In Cheol Hwang
- Department of Family Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Palliative Care Center and Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Li G, Yan H, Jing L, Tian Y, Li Y, Sun Q, Sun J, Yue L, Xing L, Liu S. Neck circumference as an additional predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality: A multi-center prospective population-based study in northeastern China. Prev Med 2024; 180:107859. [PMID: 38228252 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS This study aimed to assess the potential of neck circumference (NC) and neck-to-height ratio (NHR) as predictors of future cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in a general population from Northeastern China. METHODS A multi-center prospective study was conducted in Northeastern China, involving 18, 796 participants. The associations between NC or NHR and the incidence of overall CVD mortality, stroke mortality, and coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality were examined using multivariate Cox regression models. Hazard ratios (HRs) and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Reclassification analyses were conducted to determine the incremental predictive value of NC or NHR. RESULTS NC was significantly associated with the risk of CVD mortality, independent of other anthropometric measurements for obesity. Individuals in the highest quartile of NC had a 1.83-fold (95% CI 1.29 to 2.61) and a 2.40-fold (95% CI 1.45 to 4.00) higher risk of overall CVD mortality and CHD mortality, respectively. Larger NC was significantly related to a heightened risk of ischemic stroke mortality, although no such association was observed with hemorrhagic stroke mortality. Furthermore, the risk of overall CVD mortality, stroke mortality, and CHD mortality increased by approximately 1.21 to 1.25 times per 1-SD change in NC. Similar findings were observed for NHR. The percentages of correct classification of overall CVD mortality improved by 12.1% and 16.3% after the addition of NC or NHR into established models, respectively. CONCLUSIONS NC and NHR might be promising predictors of CVD mortality, with higher values indicating greater risk.
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- Guangxiao Li
- Department of Medical Record Management Center, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China; Department of Chronic Disease Preventive and Control, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110005, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China; Department of Chronic Disease Preventive and Control, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110005, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China; Department of Chronic Disease Preventive and Control, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110005, People's Republic of China
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- Office of Scientific Research Management, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- Department of Chronic Disease, Disease Control and Prevention of Chao Yang City, Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Control and Prevention of Dan Dong City, Dandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110033, China
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China; Department of Chronic Disease Preventive and Control, Liaoning Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shenyang 110005, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110033, China.
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Mthethwa WS, Ramoshaba NE, Mampofu ZM. Association of interarm blood pressure difference with selected body circumferences among Walter Sisulu University community. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:644. [PMID: 38424532 PMCID: PMC10902929 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18117-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A high interarm blood pressure difference (IAD) has been identified as a precursor of vascular diseases. Anthropometric measures for obesity such as body circumferences including waist circumference (WC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and neck circumference (NC) have been associated with a high IAD in Western countries. However, the prevalence of IAD and its association with body circumferences in South African communities such as universities is not well established. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the correlation of IAD with selected body circumferences among the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) community. METHODS A total of 230 participants, 117 males and 113 females, consisting of 185 students and 45 staff members from WSU, aged 18-27 and 18-63 years respectively, participated in this cross-sectional study. The selected body circumferences: WC, MUAC, and NC were measured using standard procedures. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured in both arms simultaneously using automated machines. IAD was achieved by calculating differences in SBP and DBP between the left (L) and right (R) arms, (R -L), and getting the absolute value, L-R (|L-R|). RESULTS 14.78% of the participants had an interarm SBP difference (IASBPD) ≥ 10 mmHg, and 4.35% of participants had an interarm DBP difference (IADBPD) ≥ 10 mmHg. In a Pearson's correlation analysis, IASBPD was positively correlated with the selected body circumferences (WC, r = 0.29; P < 0.001; MUAC, r = 0.35; P < 0.001; NC, r = 0.27; P < 0.001) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) (r = 0.30; P < 0.001). In the multivariable-adjusted regression analyses, IASBPD was positively associated with MUAC (adjusted R2 = 0.128, β = 0.271 (95% CI = 0.09; 0.60), P = 0.008), and NC (adjusted R2 = 0.119, β = 0.190 (95% CI = 0.01; 0.32), P = 0.032) only, adjusted for MAP, age, gender, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol. There was no association of body circumferences with IADBPD. CONCLUSION A high IAD is common among students and staff members of the WSU community. Furthermore, IAD showed a positive correlation with MUAC and NC. These body circumferences can serve as indicators of high IAD, aiding in the early detection and prevention of vascular diseases.
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- Wenzile S Mthethwa
- Department of Human Biology, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5117, South Africa
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- Department of Human Biology, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5117, South Africa.
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- Department of Human Biology, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5117, South Africa
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Lee K. Relationships of neck circumference and abdominal obesity with insulin resistance considering relative handgrip strength in middle-aged and older individuals. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 114:105097. [PMID: 37311370 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE This cross-sectional study evaluated how neck circumference (NC) influences the association between abdominal obesity (AO) and insulin resistance (IR) while considering relative handgrip strength (RHGS) in middle-aged and older people. METHODS Using data from the 2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for 3804 Korean adults aged 40-80 years, AO (waist circumference [WC] ≥90 cm for men, ≥85 cm for women), large NC (sex-specific highest 5th quintile), weak RHGS (sex-specific 1st quintile of HGS/body mass index), and IR (homeostasis model assessment of IR [HOMA-IR] ≥2.5) were defined. A complex sample general linear model and logistic regression analyses were performed after adjusting for confounding factors. RESULTS As NC increased, the relationship between WC and HOMA-IR increased (p for interaction <0.001). In the group with AO, large NC, or both, the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) for IR increased in the group with weak RHGS than in the group with normal RHGS. In the group with normal NC, the AOR for IR in those with AO (vs. those without AO) was 3.3 (95% confidence interval, 2.6-4.3) even after controlling for RHGS; however, the AOR was 5.3 (95% confidence interval, 2.7-10.4) in the group with large NC. These relationships of WC, NC, and RHGS with IR were comparable across sex and age groups. CONCLUSIONS Large NC increased the association between AO and IR independent of RHGS and the relationships between large NC and AO and insulin resistance varied according to RHGS.
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- Kayoung Lee
- Department of Family Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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Khan K, Wanjari A, Acharya S, Quazi S. Anthropometric Indices With Insulin Resistance in Obese Patients: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e41881. [PMID: 37583730 PMCID: PMC10423844 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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The hormone insulin is responsible for regulating the metabolism of proteins, carbs, and lipids by promoting the absorption of molecules such as glucose from the bloodstream into fat, the liver, and skeletal muscle cells. Insulin resistance (IR) is considered to be a physiological response to obesity that inhibits fat from accumulating and supports weight stabilization. People with IR gain less weight than those with insulin sensitivity, and therefore IR individuals have a three-fold increased likelihood of losing more weight when compared with insulin-sensitive individuals. A person's health is jeopardized by obesity, which is defined as excessive or unusual storage of fat in adipose tissue. Early identification using different anthropometric measuring parameters and proper and suitable therapy is essential as the incidence of obesity cases is increasing as a result of sedentary lifestyles, bad eating habits, a lack of physical exercise, and a lack of knowledge among young adults. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, following which based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight articles were considered for the review. The analysis showed that all the parameters are easily accessible and hence can be used in daily practices. Due to being readily available, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) constituted the most often employed anthropometric measures in everyday practices. In addition, variances in the values of the variables were seen due to differences in gender.
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- Khalid Khan
- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER), Wardha, IND
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Mohseni-Takalloo S, Mozaffari-Khosravi H, Mohseni H, Mirzaei M, Hosseinzadeh M. Evaluating Neck Circumference as an Independent Predictor of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components Among Adults: A Population-Based Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e40379. [PMID: 37456431 PMCID: PMC10344419 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a public health problem worldwide, represents a high-risk condition for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The reserve of subcutaneous fat in the upper torso is an important factor in the development of MetS and its risk factors. As neck circumference (NC) is a simple and reliable index that indicates upper-body subcutaneous fat accumulation, this study was conducted to investigate the association between NC with MetS and its components in a large population-based sample of Iranian adults. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 2094 individuals aged 20-70 years from Yazd Health Study (YaHS). MetS was defined based on the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria. NC more than 40.25 cm for men and more than 35.75 cm for women was considered a high-risk NC. Logistic regression analysis was applied to obtain the associations of NC with MetS and its component. Results After adjusting for age, BMI, energy intake, physical activity, and smoking in those whose NC was higher than normal, the risk of the MetS (odds ratio {OR}: 2.32; 95%CI: 1.55-3.46, P<0.001 in men and OR: 2.56; 95%CI: 1.76-3.74, P<0.001 in women), abdominal obesity (OR: 4.39; 95%CI: 2.67-7.23, P<0.001 in men and OR: 1.92; 95%CI: 1.27-2.90, P=0.002 in women), high blood pressure (OR: 1.54; 95%CI: 1.07-2.21, P=0.02 in men and OR: 1.51; 95%CI: 1.06-2.14, P=0.02 in women), low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (OR: 1.47; 95%CI: 1.01-2.15, P=0.04 in men and OR: 1.69; 95%CI: 1.23-2.32, P=0.001 in women), and hypertriglyceridemia (OR: 1.41; 95%CI: 1.03-1.99, P=0.04 in men and OR: 1.68; 95%CI: 1.17-2.41, P=0.005 in women) were higher. There was no significant difference in the risk of hyperglycemia between the two NC groups in both sexes. The Pearson's correlation coefficients of NC with waist circumference, hip circumference, body mass index, and waist-to-height ratio were 0.52, 0.43, 0.41, and 0.31, respectively (P<0.001). Moreover, NC had a considerable correlation with serum triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure (0.27, -0.30, 0.29, 0.25, P<0.001), respectively. Conclusion Increased NC was significantly associated with higher odds of MetS and its components. Since NC measurement is simple, inexpensive, reliable, and less invasive, it can be used as a complementary tool in the screening and diagnosis of MetS and its risk factors in clinical and community programs especially in developing countries.
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- Sahar Mohseni-Takalloo
- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
- School of Public Health, Bam University of Medical Sciences, Bam, IRN
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
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- Computer Engineering Department, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IRN
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- Yazd Cardiovascular Research Centre, Non-communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
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- Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
- Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IRN
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Ferigollo A, Chemello D, Pavão TP, Saffi MAL, Dos Santos Stein C, Moresco RN, de Souza LS, Moreira CHC, Signori LU, Chagas P. Anthropometric measurements and their association with endothelial function and arterial stiffness of eutrophic individuals and with overweight. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2023; 67:e000617. [PMID: 37249452 PMCID: PMC10665052 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Objective The objective of the study was to assess the association of anthropometric measurements with endothelial function and arterial stiffness of eutrophic individuals and with overweight. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals with body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 kg/m2 and < 30 kg/m2, low to intermediate global cardiovascular risk scores, and aged ≥ 18 and < 60 years. We assessed the sociodemographic data, anthropometric variables (body weight, height, circumferences of the waist [WC], neck [NC], hip [HC], sagittal abdominal diameter [SAD], [BMI], waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], and waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]), biochemical parameters (lipid profile and nitric oxide), endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation [FMD], by ultrasound), and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity [PWV] and the amplification index [AIx@75] by oscillometry). Thirty-six individuals were included, 18 eutrophic and 18 with overweight, with a mean age of 37.5 ± 10.2 years, mostly at low cardiovascular risk (86.1%), female (80.6%), single (52.8%), employed with formal contracts (44.4%), and with over twelve years of education (88.9%). Results The PWV presented positive and moderate correlation with the WC (r = 0.584; P = 0.001), WHR (r = 0.513; P = 0.001), and WHtR (r = 0.590; P = 0.001), and positive and low correlation with the NC (r = 0.372; P = 0.013) and SAD (r = 0.356; P = 0.033). Moreover, no anthropometric parameter presented a correlation with the AIx@75 or the FMD percentage in the total sample. Conclusion Our findings show that in eutrophic individuals and with overweight the WC, WHR, WHtR, SAD, and NC were positively correlated with the PWV but not to the endothelial function in the overall sample. These are hypothesis-generating findings and they should be replicated in other studies.
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- Ariélen Ferigollo
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Gerontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Gerontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Graduação em Medicina, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Estomatologia, Divisão de Periodontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia e Reabilitação, Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências do Movimento e Reabilitação, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil
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- Departamento de Alimentação e Nutrição, Programa de Pós-graduação em Gerontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brasil,
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Al-Radha ASD. Association of Patient Anthropometric Measurements and Dental Implant Treatment. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2023; 15:51-61. [PMID: 37051485 PMCID: PMC10084864 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s406119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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Background Dental implants are currently one of the most preferred treatment modalities for replacing missing teeth, as they are the most comparable to natural teeth. Even so, satisfaction with such treatment may differ depending on patient nature. The aim of this article was to examine the relationships between different anthropometric measurements on dental implant patient's satisfaction. Methods and Material Self-administered questionnaire (structured questions) were given to patients who had dental implant treatment to evaluate their satisfaction level with dental-implant treatment. Different anthropometric measurements were taken: body height; weight; body mass index (BMI); body composition; waist/hip ratio; and circumferences at the waist, hip, and neck. Results The overall BMI was 28.9±4.7 kg/m2, there was a highly-significant difference in patient satisfaction among the different BMI groups (P< 0.000). The significant difference in most of those groups was between the obese group and the other groups. For neck circumference and waist/hip ratio, a significance difference between the normal weight and obese groups (P< 0.000) was found, while for percentage of muscle, the differences were between the overweight and obese groups (P< 0.000). According to BMI groups a highly significant difference in many patient satisfaction domains were found (P< 0.000). These significant differences were between the obese group and non-obese groups for most aspects of patient satisfaction. For patient satisfaction with final appearance, the normal BMI group differed significantly from the overweight BMI group (P=0.013). Additionally, for patient satisfaction with dentist performance and communication, the overweight BMI group showed significantly higher satisfaction than the normal BMI group (P=0.019). Body measurements were correlated negatively with overall patient satisfaction, and positively with satisfaction with prosthesis. Conclusion The obese group patients had the lowest rate of patient satisfaction. BMI and other body measurements can be used to predict patient satisfaction with the outcome of dental implant treatment.
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- Afya Sahib Diab Al-Radha
- Oral Surgery and Periodontology Department, College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
- Correspondence: Afya Sahib Diab Al-Radha, Oral Surgery and Periodontology Department, College of Dentistry, Mustansiriyah University, Central Baghdad Post Office, Post Box (P.O.) 55388, Baghdad, Iraq, Tel +9647816883387, Email ;
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Jibran MS, Suleman M, Khan SU. Increased Neck Circumference and Increased Waist-Hip Ratio: Predictive Factors of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cureus 2023; 15:e36777. [PMID: 37123795 PMCID: PMC10133831 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Background We hypothesize that neck circumference (NC) is a better predictor of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared to the waist-hip ratio (WHR) in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The objective of this study is to investigate the association between NC and WHR with AMI and determine whether NC is a superior predictor of AMI in ACS patients compared to WHR. Methods This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology at the Medical Teaching Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. The study lasted from February 20, 2018, to September 12, 2018. Patients having ACS who presented to the emergency department were enrolled via non-probability convenient sampling. Demographic data and baseline variables, including NC and WHR, were documented using a pre-designed pro forma. SPSS V.20 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY) was used for data analysis. Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation, while categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square tests were performed to determine the association between variables, and logistic regression models were used to measure odds ratios (ORs). Results In this study, 180 patients were included, with a mean age of 54.48±8.48 years and a male predominance of 51.5%. The results indicated a significant association between increased NC and WHR with AMI. The chi-square values for NC and WHR were 78.26 (p≤0.001) and 43.38 (p≤0.001), respectively. As NC increased from <37 cm to >38.5 cm, the OR for AMI increased from 0.46 to 4.51. Furthermore, the prevalence odds ratio (POR) of AMI increased by 2.185 times with an increase in WHR from 0.90. Conclusion Increased NC and increased WHR are statistically significantly associated and strong predictors of AMI in ACS patients. However, NC being more reliable, effective, and user-friendly should be the preferred measure.
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Wang CJ, Noble PB, Elliot JG, James AL, Wang KCW. From Beneath the Skin to the Airway Wall: Understanding the Pathological Role of Adipose Tissue in Comorbid Asthma-Obesity. Compr Physiol 2023; 13:4321-4353. [PMID: 36715283 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c220011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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This article provides a contemporary report on the role of adipose tissue in respiratory dysfunction. Adipose tissue is distributed throughout the body, accumulating beneath the skin (subcutaneous), around organs (visceral), and importantly in the context of respiratory disease, has recently been shown to accumulate within the airway wall: "airway-associated adipose tissue." Excessive adipose tissue deposition compromises respiratory function and increases the severity of diseases such as asthma. The mechanisms of respiratory impairment are inflammatory, structural, and mechanical in nature, vary depending on the anatomical site of deposition and adipose tissue subtype, and likely contribute to different phenotypes of comorbid asthma-obesity. An understanding of adipose tissue-driven pathophysiology provides an opportunity for diagnostic advancement and patient-specific treatment. As an exemplar, the potential impact of airway-associated adipose tissue is highlighted, and how this may change the management of a patient with asthma who is also obese. © 2023 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 13:4321-4353, 2023.
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- Carolyn J Wang
- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine, West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine, West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.,Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Guo H, An Z, Wang N, Ge S, Cai J, Yu S, Zhou Y, Ying R, Zha K, Gu T, Zhao Y, Lu Y. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with Abdominal Obesity Are Prone to Osteodysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Diabetes Res 2023; 2023:3872126. [PMID: 37102159 PMCID: PMC10125752 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3872126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Introduction The interaction between diabetes, obesity, and bone metabolism was drawing increasing public attention. However, the osteometabolic changes in diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) patients with abdominal obesity have not been fully revealed. This study is aimed at investigating the association between abdominal obesity indices and bone turnover markers among T2DM participants. Methods 4351 subjects were involved in the METAL study. Abdominal obesity indices included neck, waist, and hip circumference, visceral adiposity index (VAI), lipid accumulation product (LAP), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI). They were applied to elucidate the nexus between β-C-terminal telopeptide (β-CTX), osteocalcin (OC), and intact N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen (P1NP). Results Abdominal obesity indices were strongly negatively associated with β-CTX and OC. Among males, five indices were negatively correlated with β-CTX (BMI, WC, LAP, WHR, and CVAI) and OC (BMI, NC, WC, WHR, and CVAI). There were no significant associations with P1NP. Among females, all eight indices were negatively associated with β-CTX. Seven indices were negatively related to OC (BMI, NC, WC, HC, LAP, WHR, and CVAI). The VAI was negatively correlated with P1NP. Conclusions The present study demonstrated that in T2DM, abdominal obesity had an obviously negative correlation with bone metabolism. Abdominal obesity indices were significantly negatively associated with skeletal destruction (β-CTX) and formation (OC). In routine clinical practice, these easily obtained indices could be used as a preliminary screening method and relevant factors for osteodysfunction incidence risk at no additional cost and may be of particular value for postmenopausal women in T2DM populations.
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- Hui Guo
- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Huangpu Branch of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Institute and Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Hu T, Shen Y, Cao W, Xu Y, Wang Y, Ma X, Bao Y. Neck circumference for predicting the occurrence of future cardiovascular events: A 7.6-year longitudinal study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2022; 32:2830-2838. [PMID: 36283916 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2022.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS This study aimed to investigate whether neck circumference (NC) could be used to predict future cardiovascular (CV) events in a community-based Chinese cohort. METHODS AND RESULTS We enrolled 1435 participants aged 50-80 years (men, 43.62%) from communities in Shanghai. High NC was defined as NC ≥ 38.5 cm in men and NC ≥ 34.5 cm in women. Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression were performed to explore the association between NC and CV events. During a mean follow-up period of 7.6 years, 148 CV events (10.31%) occurred. The incidence of CV events was higher in men than in women (83 (13.26%) vs. 65 (8.03%), P = 0.002). Multivariable-adjusted Cox regression analysis showed that for every 1-SD increase in NC in the whole population, the hazard ratio (HR) of CV events was 1.45 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.15-1.83). The dose-response association between NC and CV events was significant in men (HR, 1.37, 95% CI, 1.10-1.71) but not in women (HR, 1.19, 95% CI, 0.94-1.52). In comparison with participants showing low baseline NC, those with high baseline NC showed a significantly higher risk of CV events (HR, 1.59, 95% CI, 1.14-2.22). Further stratified by sex, the positive association remained significant in men (HR, 1.90, 95% CI, 1.21-2.98) but not in women (HR, 1.25, 95% CI, 0.75-2.07). CONCLUSION NC was significantly associated with the risk of future CV events in middle-aged and elderly populations in the community and was a better predictor in men.
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- Tingting Hu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital; Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes; Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease; Shanghai Diabetes Institute; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai 200233, China.
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Zanuncio VV, Sediyama CMNO, Dias MM, Nascimento GM, Pessoa MC, Pereira PF, Silva MRI, Segheto KJ, Longo GZ. Neck circumference and the burden of metabolic syndrome disease: a population-based sample. J Public Health (Oxf) 2022; 44:753-760. [PMID: 34156087 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdab197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aims to verify the association between neck circumference (NC) and metabolic syndrome and establish NC cut-off points to predict metabolic syndrome. METHODS Weight, height, NC, waist circumference, body mass index, fasting plasma glucose, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure were measured in a cross-sectional and population-based study with 966 adults. The association between NC and the burden of metabolic syndrome disease was evaluated by multinomial logistic regression. Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to acquire gender-specific cut-off values and predict metabolic syndrome. The NC is a simple anthropometric measurement, has low evaluation costs, can estimate the subcutaneous fat in the upper body and is related to cardiometabolic risks. RESULTS NC is an independent predictor of metabolic syndrome burden with high association to women. The syndrome components stratification indicated that the NC of individuals with one component was lower than those with three or more (P = 0.001). Metabolic syndrome prediction cut-off point was a NC of 39.5 cm for men and 33.3 cm for women. CONCLUSIONS Increased NC was associated with higher metabolic syndrome risks. This anthropometric parameter can be used as an additional marker for screening cardiovascular risk diseases.
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- V V Zanuncio
- Department of Nursing and Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nursing and Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition-School of Nursing, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares 35010-177, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina 88040-900, Brazil
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Asiri F, Dixit S, Alsubaie SF, Gular K, Alshahrani A, Reddy RS, Gautam AP, Tedla JS. Comparison of Neck Circumference, Waist Circumference, and Skinfold Thickness in Measuring the Subcutaneous Fat Distribution and Their Association with Handgrip Strength: Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14283. [PMID: 36361158 PMCID: PMC9656996 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Skinfold measurement (SKF) can accurately measure abdominal obesity and is regarded as a surrogate marker to predict non-communicable diseases. The objective of the present study was to observe the degree of association between neck circumference (NC), SKF and handgrip strength (HGS). Secondly, also to know the effects of smoking on NC, HGS and SKF. The mean and standard deviations and frequencies in percentage were analyzed, respectively. The degree of association between NC, anthropometric characters and HGS was also analyzed using the Pearson correlation. Furthermore, multiple linear regression models were used to study the degree of influence of independent variables on dependent variables. Correlation assessment for neck circumference with waist circumference and HGS revealed a weak association. While with SKF for four sites, a strong association was found. A significant regression was found among the smokers in the model (F (2, 7) = 5.2, p-value of 0.04 with an R2 of 0.598). The predictor variables, like waist and NC, can produce a variation of 59.8% in the dependent variable. Whereas, among non-smokers, an insignificant regression was seen. In conclusion, neck circumference is associated with SKF. However, a small sample size of young smokers revealed that NC and waist circumference influenced HGS.
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- Faisal Asiri
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Therapy Program, Health Rehabilitation Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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Lai CL, Lu HK, Huang AC, Chu LP, Chuang HY, Hsieh KC. Bioimpedance analysis combined with sagittal abdominal diameter for abdominal subcutaneous fat measurement. Front Nutr 2022; 9:952929. [PMID: 36034888 PMCID: PMC9399717 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.952929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue (ASFT) is an independent predictor of mortality. This prospective observational study aimed to establish a rapid, safe, and convenient estimation equation for abdominal subcutaneous fat area (SFA) using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) combined with sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD). A total of 520 adult subjects were recruited and were randomly divided into 2/3 (n = 346) and 1/3 (n = 174) to form a modeling group (MG) and a validation group (VG), respectively. Each subject's abdomen was scanned using computed tomography to obtain target variables (SFACT). Predictor variables for all subjects included bioimpedance index (h2/Z), anthropometric parameters height (h), weight (W), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), and SAD, along with age and sex (male =1, female = 0). SFA estimation equation SFABIA+SAD was established for the MG using stepwise multiple regression analysis. Cross-validation was performed using VG to evaluate the performance of the SFABIA+SAD estimation equation. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was applied from the MG, including SFABIA+SAD = 49.89 + 1.09 SAD-29.90 Sex + 4.71 W-3.63 h2/Z-1.50 h (r = 0.92, SEE = 28.10 cm2, n = 346, p < 0.001). Mean differences in SFABIA+SAD relative to SFACT were -1.21 ± 21.53, 2.85 ± 27.16, and -0.98 ± 36.6 cm2 at different levels of obesity (eutrophic, overweight, obese), respectively. This study did not have a large number of samples in different fields, so it did not have completely external validity. Application of BIA combined with SAD in anthropometric parameters achieves fast, accurate and convenient SAF measurement. Results of this study provide a simple, reliable, and practical measurement that can be widely used in epidemiological studies and in measuring individual SFA.
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- Chung-Liang Lai
- Ministry of Health and Welfare, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Puzi Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- General Education Center, National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene, Tzu-Hui Institute of Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Ministry of Health and Welfare, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Research and Development, Starbia Meditek Co., Ltd., Taichung, Taiwan.,Big Data Center, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Neck circumference is a better correlate of insulin resistance markers than other standard anthropometric indices in patients presenting severe obesity. Obes Res Clin Pract 2022; 16:307-313. [PMID: 35879202 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated stronger associations between metabolic alterations and neck circumference (NC) than with body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference (WC). However, most of these studies were performed in individuals presenting overweight or mild obesity. OBJECTIVE To determine which adiposity index among BMI, WC, NC and fat mass (FM) can best predict metabolic alterations in men and women presenting severe obesity. METHODS Anthropometric and plasma biochemical parameters were measured in 81 participants presenting severe obesity (19 men, 62 women; age: 44.5 ± 8.9 years; BMI: 43.5 ± 4.1 kg/m2). Multiple linear regressions were used to determine the best predictors of metabolic alterations among each adiposity index. RESULTS NC was positively correlated with fasting insulin concentrations, C-peptide concentrations and HOMA-IR values and negatively correlated with HDL-C concentrations. NC was the best predictor of glucose homeostasis indices and HDL-C concentrations in models also including sex, BMI, WC, and FM. The ROC curve analysis indicated that a NC ≥ 37.8 cm best predicted type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS NC seems a better predictor of insulin resistance and lower HDL-C concentrations in patients presenting severe obesity compared to other standard anthropometric indices, and particularly in women. The small sample size in men prevent us to draw clear conclusions. NC could be useful in targeting patients with metabolic alterations who could benefit from medical or surgical treatment of obesity.
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Liu H, Li X, Han X, Zhang Y, Gu Y, Sun L, Han J, Tu Y, Bao Y, Bai W, Yu H. Simple surrogate equations to predict controlled attenuation parameter values for screening non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a Chinese population. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:894895. [PMID: 35935792 PMCID: PMC9355088 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.894895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease. The controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) obtained by FibroScan reflects the level of liver steatosis in patients with obesity. Our study aimed to construct a simple equation to predict the CAP, to facilitate the screening and monitoring of patients at high risk for NAFLD.MethodsA total of 272 subjects were randomly divided into derivation and validation cohorts at a ratio of 1:2. The derivation set was used for constructing a multiple linear regression model; the validation set was used to verify the validity of the model.ResultsSeveral variables strongly correlated with the CAP were used to construct the following equation for predicting CAP values:CAP1 = 2.4 × BMI + 10.5 × TG+ 3.6 × NC + 10.3 × CP +31.0, where BMI is body mass index, TG is triglyceride, NC is neck circumference and CP is C-peptide. The CAP1 model had an R2 of 0.764 and adjusted R2 of 0.753. It was then simplified to derive CAP2 included only simple anthropometric parameters: CAP2 = 3.5 × BMI + 4.2 × NC + 20.3 (R2 = 0.696, adjusted R2 = 0.689). The data were well fitted by both models. In the verification group, the predicted (CAP1 and CAP2) values were compared to the actual CAP values. For the CAP1 equation, R2 = 0.653, adjusted R2 = 0.651. For the CAP2 equation, R2 = 0.625, adjusted R2 = 0.623. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) values were 0.781 for CAP1 and 0.716 for CAP2 (p < 0.001). The actual CAP and the predicted CAP also showed good agreement in Bland-Altman plot.ConclusionThe equations for predicting the CAP value comprise easily accessible variables, and showed good stability and predictive power. Thus, they can be used as simple surrogate tools for early screening and follow-up of NAFLD in the Chinese population.
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- Hanying Liu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Wenkun Bai,
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Clinical Center of Diabetes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai, China
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Marquezin MCS, de Oliveira Scudine KG, Lamy E, Finassi CM, Carreira L, Segura WD, Rasera I, Pessotti ER, Castelo PM. Impact of gastroplasty on salivary characteristics, dental health status and oral sensory aspects: a controlled clinical study. J Oral Rehabil 2022; 49:1002-1011. [PMID: 35751503 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Saliva is a non-invasive source of biomarkers useful in the study of different pathophysiological conditions. The qualitative and quantitative study of saliva, as well as the assessment of oral health, can be particularly useful for a better understanding of obesity due to its importance in the food oral perception and ingestion. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of treatment of morbid obesity (dietary counselling versus gastroplasty) on salivary characteristics, oral sensory perception and dental health in a controlled study. METHODS 73 adults (60 females; 19-59 years) with morbid obesity were divided in: Control group (CG; n=34) followed-up during a 6-months dietary program, and Gastroplasty group (GG; n=39) evaluated immediately before, 3, and 6 months after gastroplasty. Dietary habits, Oral Health Impact Profile and xerostomia complaints were investigated by interview. The clinical examination included anthropometric and caries experience evaluation. Salivary flow rate, buffering capacity, total protein and alpha-amylase levels, and sensitivity for the 4 basic tastes were assessed. Two-way mixed model and sign test were applied. RESULTS Physical and clinical aspects did not differ between groups in the beginning of the study, and GG showed a rapid weight loss after surgery (p<0.001). An improvement in most of the dietary aspects was observed, especially in the GG. A worsening in the dental health status was observed over time in both groups, with an increase in the number of filled and decayed teeth. CG showed a better oral health-related quality of life, while xerostomia complains increased in GG after gastroplasty. Salivary flow rate remained stable in both groups, but a decrease in buffering capacity, total protein, and alpha-amylase activity was observed in GG after 6-months; taste sensitivity increased from baseline to 6-months in GG (p<0.05). CONCLUSION After 6-months of follow-up, patients undergoing gastroplasty presented an improvement in dietary habits and taste sensitivity. However, changes in saliva composition and a worsening in dental health status and xerostomia complaints were also observed.
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- Maria Carolina Salomé Marquezin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development & CHANGE-Global Change and Sustainability Institute, University of Évora, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development & CHANGE-Global Change and Sustainability Institute, University of Évora, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil
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- Faculdade de Ensino Superior da Amazônia Reunida (FESAR/AFYA), Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil
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He Y, Chen J, Cao J, Hu Y, Li H, Lu J. Neck Circumference is Associated with Metabolic Syndrome Components in Chinese Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:2781-2787. [PMID: 36105431 PMCID: PMC9467291 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s379221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to investigate the correlation between neck circumference (NC) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients. METHODS This cross-section study included 610 patients with T2DM, including 312 males and 298 females. Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), NC, waist circumference (WC), hip circumference, and blood pressure were measured. Serum glucose, lipid, and uric acid levels were examined. The correlation between NC and anthropometric parameters and metabolic disorders was analyzed. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine the best NC cutoff value for predicting MetS. RESULTS Either in male or female subjects, NC was positively correlated with BMI, WC, waist-to-hip ratio, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and serum triglyceride and uric acid levels and negatively correlated with serum HDL-C levels. NC is an independent influencing factor of female serum uric acid levels (standardized coefficient β = 0.141, t = 2.088, P = 0.038). NC of the MetS group was significantly larger than that of the non-MetS group (male 38.42±3.05 cm vs 36.20±2.90 cm, female 36.14±2.75 cm vs 34.01±2.94 cm, P < 0.001). The NC cutoff value for predicting MetS is 37.3 cm for males and 35.8cm for females. There was no difference between using cutoff points of NC and WC to recognize all MetS components in males and hyperuricemia in females (P>0.05). CONCLUSION NC is closely related to BMI, WC, and MetS components in T2DM. The cutoff points of NC can identify all MetS components in males and hyperuricemia in females with the same efficiency as WC.
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- Yifei He
- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China
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Liu H, Yang D, Li S, Xiao Y, Tu Y, Peng D, Bao Y, Han J, Yu H. A Reliable Estimate of Visceral Fat Area From Simple Anthropometric Measurements in Chinese Overweight and Obese Individuals. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:916124. [PMID: 35813621 PMCID: PMC9261284 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.916124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Visceral obesity, reflected by the amount of visceral adipose tissue (VAT), is associated with multiple chronic diseases and metabolic disorders. The visceral fat area (VFA), measured by MRI, is the 'gold standard' for diagnosis of visceral obesity. In this study, a simple model to predict VFA was constructed to facilitate the identification and monitoring of patients who are at high risk of visceral obesity. METHODS The 721 overweight and obese participants were divided into two groups according to sex, then randomly assigned to derivation and validation cohorts in a 1:2 ratio. Data from the derivation group were used to construct a multiple linear regression model; data from the validation group were used to verify the validity of the model. RESULTS The following prediction equations, applicable to both sexes, were developed based on age, waist circumference (WC) and neck circumference (NC) that exhibited strong correlations with the VFA: VFA=3.7×age+2.4×WC+5.5×NC-443.6 (R2 = 0.511, adjusted R2 = 0.481, for men) and VFA=2.8×age+1.7×WC+6.5×NC-367.3 (R2 = 0.442, adjusted R2 = 0.433, for women). The data demonstrated good fit for both sexes. A comparison of the predicted and actual VFA in the verification group confirmed the accuracy of the equations: for men, R2 = 0.489, adjusted R2 = 0.484 and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.653 (p < 0.001) and for women: R2 = 0.538, adjusted R2= 0.536 and ICC = 0.672 (p < 0.001). The actual and predicted VFAs also showed good agreement in a Bland-Altman plot, indicating the significant correlations of both equations with the actual VFA. CONCLUSIONS Based on readily available anthropometric data, VFA prediction equations consisting of age, WC and NC were developed. The equations are robust, with good predictive power in both sexes; they provide ideal tools for the early detection of visceral obesity in Chinese overweight and obese individuals.
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Junfeng Han, ; Haoyong Yu,
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Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Junfeng Han, ; Haoyong Yu,
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Is relative fat mass (RFM) a better indicator of high blood pressure levels when compared to other anthropometric indexes? NUTR HOSP 2021; 38:1175-1181. [PMID: 34641700 DOI: 10.20960/nh.03496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND relative fat mass (RFM) has been proposed recently, and the effectiveness in relation to other anthropometric indexes already consolidated regarding the predictive capacity of high blood pressure levels (HBPL) has not been investigated yet. OBJECTIVES the objective was to analyze the predictive capacity of RFM for HBPL, and to compare it with others indexes. METHODS a cross-sectional study was conducted with 896 individuals. Weight, height, hip, waist circunference (WC), and neck circunference measurements were evaluated, and RFM, body mass index (BMI), body adiposity index, waist/hip ratio, and waist/height ratio were calculated. Systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures were measured on one occasion. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, a logistic regression model, and the analysis of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used. RESULTS HBPL proportion was higher in men (34.68 %, p < 0.01). There was a positive correlation (p < 0.01) between all anthropometric measurements and SBP and DBP. WC in males (OR, 3.66; p < 0.01) and BMI in females (OR, 5.06; p < 0.01) showed the greatest associations with HBPL. There was no statistical difference (p > 0.05) in the area under the curve. CONCLUSIONS the findings of our study suggest that RFM is not the best index for predicting HBPL, although it has shown positive associations.
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Neck Circumference as a Predictor of Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093029. [PMID: 34578907 PMCID: PMC8468211 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex metabolic disorder and a high-risk condition for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Rapid screening of at-risk individuals using accurate and time-saving tools is effective in disease management. Using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data, we collected data from 2234 participants suitable for the study design, of which 974 (43.6%) were men and 1260 (56.4%) were women. We used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to estimate the optimal sex-specific neck circumference (NC) cut-off point to predict the MetS risk. To analyze the risk of MetS according to the estimated NC, logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the confounding factors. The result of the ROC analysis showed that the optimal neck cut-off points for predicting the risk of MetS were 38.25 cm (AUC: 0.759, 95% CI: 0.729–0.790) in men and 33.65 cm (AUC: 0.811, 95% CI: 0.782–0.840) in women. In the upper NC cut-off point compared to the lower NC cut-off point, NC was associated with an increased MetS risk by 2.014-fold (p = 0.010) in men and 3.650-fold (p < 0.001) in women, after adjustments. The current study supports NC as an effective anthropometric indicator for predicting the risk of MetS. It is suggested that more studies should be conducted to analyze the disease prediction effect of the combined application of anthropometric indicators currently in use and NC.
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Xu Y, Jian C, Ma X, Shen Y, Wang Y, Bao Y. Comparison of neck and waist circumferences for identifying subclinical atherosclerosis in a community-based population. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2021; 37:e3382. [PMID: 32628319 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AIMS Recently, neck circumference (NC) has been proposed as a new anthropometric index for assessing upper body fat, which has a close relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their risk factors. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of NC in identifying subclinical atherosclerosis, an early stage of CVD, in a Shanghai community population. MATERIALS AND METHODS We enrolled 1387 subjects (486 men and 901 women) from the Shanghai community. Anthropometric measurements, including NC and waist circumference (WC), were taken for all subjects. Carotid intima media thickness (C-IMT) was determined by carotid ultrasonography. Elevated NC was defined as NC ≥ 38.5 cm in men and NC ≥ 34.5 cm in women. RESULTS There was a positive correlation between NC and C-IMT, and this association remained significant even after adjustment for BMI (P = .015; P = .038). After adjusting for confounding factors, the additional risks of elevated C-IMT were 58% and 33% for each SD increase in NC in men and women, respectively (P = .003; P = .009). The NC cutoffs could identify 53.38% of men and 43.07% of women with elevated C-IMT, which was comparable to the identification of 56.08% of men and 42.57% of women with elevated C-IMT using WC cutoffs (P = .218; P = .920). CONCLUSIONS NC was significantly and positively correlated with C-IMT. The cutoffs of NC could be helpful to identifying subclinical atherosclerosis in a community-based population, and the identification showed no difference compared to that using WC cutoffs.
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- Yiting Xu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, China
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Ebrahimi H, Mahmoudi P, Zamani F, Moradi S. Neck circumference and metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional population-based study. Prim Care Diabetes 2021; 15:582-587. [PMID: 33602607 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the possible association of neck circumference with cardiometabolic risk factors, and to find out the possible cutoff points of neck circumference for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome among the Iranian population. METHOD This is a cross-sectional study in 1619 participants who were selected through clustered random sampling, as a part of a health cohort in Amol, Iran. Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome (MetS) was based on the modified criteria of the National Cholesterol Educational Program Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP ATP III). Associations of neck circumference with Mets and its components were studied using logistic regression. The optimal cutoff point of neck circumference for MetS diagnosis was calculated based on the Youden index. RESULTS Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed in 433 (26.7%) of patients. Neck circumference was shown to be significantly associated with central obesity, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, impaired fasting glucose, and low serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level, as well as MetS. The optimal cutoff points of neck circumference in the diagnosis of MetS are 36 cm and 42 cm for women and men, respectively. Sensitivity of the optimal cut-off point of NC for diagnosing patients with MetS was higher in women compared to men (70.6% compared to 55.9%). CONCLUSION A significant association was observed between neck circumference and the presence of MetS among the Iranian population and neck circumference can be offered as a new index in screening and diagnosis for MetS and assessing cardiometabolic risk factors.
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- Hooman Ebrahimi
- Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Yan Q, Sun D, Li X, Zheng Q, Long H, Feng B. Neck Circumference and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in Chinese Elderly Individuals: A Community-Based Cohort Study. Obes Facts 2021; 14:450-455. [PMID: 34428761 PMCID: PMC8546435 DOI: 10.1159/000514219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate whether neck circumference (NC) was associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes in Chinese elderly individuals. METHODS A community-based cohort study was conducted on elderly inhabitants in Shanghai with a mean age of 71.0 ± 5.8 years (n = 2,646). Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between NC and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, while a Cox regression model was used to determine the association between NC and the incidence of type 2 diabetes after a follow-up of 2 years. RESULTS Logistic regression analysis showed that a larger NC was significantly associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in men (odds ratio [OR] 1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07-1.31; p = 0.001) and women (OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.13-1.38; p < 0.001). Cox regression analysis revealed that NC was independently associated with the incidence of type 2 diabetes in both men (hazard ratio [HR] 1.14, 95% CI 1.05-1.23; p = 0.002) and women (HR 1.18, 95% CI 1.10-1.27; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A larger NC was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in Chinese elderly individuals. However, studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up durations are needed to definitively determine the relationship between NC and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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- Qun Yan
- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Puxing Community Health-Care Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Puxing Community Health-Care Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Puxing Community Health-Care Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Neck-to-height ratio and arterial stiffness in Chinese adults: cross-sectional associations in a community-based cohort. J Hypertens 2020; 39:1195-1202. [PMID: 33323908 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000002751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the association between neck-to-height ratio (NHR) and arterial stiffness in adults from a community-based Chinese cohort in a cross-sectional study. METHODS We conducted cross-sectional analysis using data from the Kailuan study, a population-based cohort research. Altogether, 18 972 individuals were included in the analysis. Brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), anthropometric indexes and cardiovascular risk factors were recorded. Data were analyzed by multiple lineal regression model. RESULTS NHR was positively associated with baPWV after adjusted for age, sex, blood pressure, heart rate, BMI, waist-hip ratio, current smoking, fasting blood glucose, serum cholesterol, uric acid, high-sensitivity C reactive protein and creatinine clearance (β = 5.76, P < 0.001), while the association of neck circumference and baPWV was NS after adjusting the variables mentioned above. In subgroups analysis, the association between NHR and baPWV did not reach statistical significance in female, while in males, the association was significant. Interaction effects were observed among BMI stratifications and the individuals with metabolic syndrome and history of cardiovascular events (P for intereaction = 0.002, 0.038 and 0.003, respectively). CONCLUSION The current study demonstrated for the first time that NHR was positively associated with baPWV in community-based population, NHR might be a promising independent predictor for cardiovascular disease.
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Marquezin MCS, Chaves-Júnior SDC, Rasera I, Pacheco ERP, Gavião MBD, Lamy E, Castelo PM. Oral Health and Nutritional Characteristics of Adults With Morbid Obesity: A Multivariate Analysis. Front Nutr 2020; 7:589510. [PMID: 33330590 PMCID: PMC7714904 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.589510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The relationship between oral health and nutritional aspects are complex, especially in individuals with chronic diseases and comorbidities, such as morbid obesity. Thus, the aim of the present study was to identify oral health and nutritional-related patterns in 113 individuals, aged 19–68 years (92 females), seeking treatment for morbid obesity. Sociodemographic variables and medical records were examined, in addition to the consumption of fruit, vegetables, candies, and processed foods. Measures of body mass index, neck, waist and hip, caries experience (DMFT index), Community Periodontal Index (CPI index), and salivary physicochemical aspects were gathered. Aspects of oral health-related quality of life and symptoms of dry mouth were evaluated by means of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and Xerostomia Inventory-XI questionnaires. K-means cluster analysis and, subsequently, comparisons between clusters (one-way ANOVA) were performed (α = 5%). Three clusters were generated: Cluster 1 (labeled “Young”; n = 77) was characterized by younger participants with higher BMI, who reported the use of distractors while eating, the smallest number of meals/day, and who consumed sweetened drinks and processed food the day before. Cluster 2 (labeled “Diabetic individuals”; n = 12) was characterized by older participants with the highest proportion of diabetic participants (100% were diabetic; 73% insulin users), lower BMI, higher DMFT index and OHIP-14 and xerostomia scores, and who reported having consumed fruit and vegetables the day before. Finally, Cluster 3 (labeled “Poor periodontal health”; n = 24) was characterized by participants with the worse periodontal condition (higher CPI), and lower salivary flow, pH, and buffer capacity. Cluster 1 and 2 were the groups that showed higher demand for nutritional and dietetic counseling, because of the poor eating behavior and higher serum glucose levels, respectively. On the other hand, Cluster 2 and 3 showed the higher demand for oral rehabilitation and dental treatment because of the loss of teeth and worse periodontal condition, respectively, besides the need for dietetic counseling. This sample of individuals with morbid obesity showed very unique oral-health and nutritional characteristics and special needs patterns that should be identified to adjust or change unhealthy habits, thus improving the assistance of this condition.
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- Maria Carolina Salomé Marquezin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Piracicaba Medical School, Anhembi Morumbi University, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- MED Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Environmental, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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An P, Chen K, Wang A, Jin X, Chen Y, Gu W, Yan W, Zang L, Dou J, Mu Y, Lv Z. Neck circumference is an independent risk factor for hyperuricemia within 3 years in women: a longitudinal study. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 39:3757-3767. [PMID: 32458241 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05095-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Our previous cross-sectional study revealed the association between neck circumference (NC) and hyperuricemia. This study aimed to further investigate the longitudinal association between NC and hyperuricemia and to compare the strengths of longitudinal association of NC and waist circumference (WC) with hyperuricemia. METHODS A total of 4383 subjects without hyperuricemia at baseline were included. Multivariable linear regression was used to assess the association between baseline anthropometric indices and uric acid level at follow-up. Cox regression was used to assess the relationship between baseline anthropometric indices and the risk of future hyperuricemia. A receiver-operating characteristic curve was used to compare the predictive ability of baseline anthropometric indices for future hyperuricemia. RESULTS Among women, only baseline NC was positively, linearly associated with uric acid level at follow-up (β = 1.75) and risk of future hyperuricemia (ptrend < 0.05); risk of hyperuricemia in the third and fourth quartile groups of baseline NC significantly increased, compared with the first quartile group of baseline NC (HR = 1.48 and 1.81, respectively). Among men, neither NC nor WC was associated with hyperuricemia after adjusting for confounder factors. The area under the curve of baseline NC and WC for hyperuricemia was comparable in both genders (0.606 for NC and 0.599 for WC in women, 0.578 for NC and 0.602 for WC in men). CONCLUSIONS For women, only baseline NC is an independent risk factor of hyperuricemia within 3 years. NC and WC have a similar 3-year predictive ability for hyperuricemia in both genders. Key Points • This is the first study to assess the longitudinal association between neck circumference and hyperuricemia. • According to the results of this study, we propose for the first time that neck circumference is an independent risk factor for hyperuricemia in women in the future, rather than waist circumference. • We found for the first time that neck circumference and waist circumference have similar predictive ability for future hyperuricemia in both genders.
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- Ping An
- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Nam GE, Baek SJ, Choi HB, Han K, Kwak JM, Kim J, Kim SH. Association between Abdominal Obesity and Incident Colorectal Cancer: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Korea. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12061368. [PMID: 32466596 PMCID: PMC7352920 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12061368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: We investigated the association of w May aist circumference (WC) and abdominal obesity with the incident colorectal cancer risk in Korean adults. Methods: This nationwide population-based cohort study was based on health insurance claims data. We analyzed data from 9,959,605 participants acquired through health check-ups of the Korean National Health Insurance Service in 2009 who were followed up until the end of 2017. We performed multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. Results: During 8.3 years of follow up, 101,197 cases (1.0%) of colorectal cancer were recorded. After adjusting for potential confounders, there was a positive association between WC and colorectal cancer risk (p for trend <0.001). Abdominal obesity was associated with an increased risk of colorectal (hazard ratio: 1.10, (95% confidence interval: 1.08–1.12)), colon (1.11, 1.09–1.13), and rectal cancer (1.08, 1.05–1.10). These associations were independent of body mass index and were more pronounced in men and elderly individuals. Conclusion: We revealed that higher WC is related to colorectal cancer risk, thus suggesting that abdominal obesity may be a risk factor for colorectal cancer in this East Asian population.
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- Ga Eun Nam
- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.-J.B.); (H.B.C.); (J.-M.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.-J.B.); (H.B.C.); (J.-M.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Korea;
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.-J.B.); (H.B.C.); (J.-M.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.-J.B.); (H.B.C.); (J.-M.K.); (S.-H.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-920-5346
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea; (S.-J.B.); (H.B.C.); (J.-M.K.); (S.-H.K.)
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Neck circumference is associated with adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle in overweight and obese premenopausal women. Sci Rep 2020; 10:8324. [PMID: 32433484 PMCID: PMC7239876 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65204-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Neck circumference (NC) has been proposed as a simple and practical tool, independently associated with cardiometabolic risk factors. However, the association of NC with inter-muscular adipose tissue (IMAT) is still to be determined. We aimed to examine the association of NC with thigh IMAT, and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) measured with computed tomography (CT) in overweight/obese women. 142 premenopausal overweight and obese Caucasian women participated in this cross-sectional study. NC was measured with an inextensible metallic tape above the thyroid cartilage according to International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry protocol. Thigh IMAT and VAT volumes were measured with a single cross-sectional CT. Regarding the covariates, fat mass (FM) was assessed with dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and physical activity was objectively measured with accelerometry. NC was positively associated with thigh IMAT and VAT volumes (standardized β coefficient: β = 0.45, P-value = ≤0.001, β = 0.60, P = ≤ 0.001; respectively), which persisted after adjusting for age, height, overall FM or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Our findings show that NC is associated with thigh IMAT volume in overweight and obese premenopausal Caucasian women, regardless of the amount of lower-body fatness. These results suggest underscoring the relevance of NC as a marker of adipose tissue content in thigh skeletal muscle.
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Association of Neck Circumference with Anthropometric Indicators and Body Composition Measured by DXA in Young Spanish Adults. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12020514. [PMID: 32085433 PMCID: PMC7071265 DOI: 10.3390/nu12020514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to a clinical and public health interest of neck circumference (NC), a better understanding of this simple anthropometric measurement, as a valid marker of body composition is necessary. METHODS A total of 119 young healthy adults participated in this study. NC was measured over the thyroid cartilage and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the neck. Body weight, height, waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference were measured. A Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan was used to determine fat mass, lean mass, and visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Additionally, body mass index (BMI) and triponderal mass index (TMI), the waist to hip and waist to height ratios, and the fat mass and lean mass indexes (FMI and LMI, respectively) were calculated. RESULTS NC was positively associated in women (W) and men (M), with BMI (rW = 0.70 and rM = 0.84, respectively), TMI (rW = 0.63 and rM = 0.80, respectively), WC (rW = 0.75 and rM = 0.86, respectively), VAT (rW = 0.74 and rM = 0.82, respectively), Waist/hip (rW = 0.51 and rM = 0.67, respectively), Waist/height (rW = 0.68 and rM = 0.83, respectively) and FMI (rW = 0.61 and rM = 0.81, respectively). The association between NC and indicators of body composition was however weaker than that observed by BMI, TMI, WC and Waist/height in both women and men. It is of note that in women, NC was associated with FMI, VAT and LMI independently of BMI. In men, adding NC to anthropometric variables did not improve the prediction of body composition, while slight improvements were observed in women. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, the present study provides no indication for NC as a useful proxy of body composition parameters in young adults, yet future studies should explore its usefulness as a measure to use in combination with BMI, especially in women.
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Caro P, Guerra X, Canals A, Weisstaub G, Sandaña C. Is neck circumference an appropriate tool to predict cardiovascular risk in clinical practice? A cross-sectional study in Chilean population. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028305. [PMID: 31699715 PMCID: PMC6858176 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Neck circumference has emerged as a predictor of obesity and metabolic syndrome, but its clinical usefulness for different groups of population is not clearly defined. The aim is to evaluate the predictive capacity of neck circumference in order to detect cardiovascular risks (CVRs) on the Chilean population and to compare it with waist circumference performance. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING General Chilean population. PARTICIPANTS Data of 4607 adults aged 18 and over from the Chilean National Health Survey 2009-2010 were analysed. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Anthropometrics measures included neck and waist circumference, height and weight. CVR was identified according to the Framingham tables adapted for the Chilean population. Receiver operating characteristics curves and logistic regression models were made to evaluate the performance of neck circumference to predict a moderate/high CVR, comparing it to waist circumference. RESULTS Almost 10% of the sample had a moderate or high CVR. The probability of having a moderate/high cardiovascular risk increase with cervical obesity (OR 1.95, 95% CI 1.04 to 3.68) and central obesity (OR 4.5, 95% CI 2.47 to 8.22). The area under the curves were high for cervical obesity (AUC 81.4%, 95% CI 78.8% to 84.0%) and central obesity (AUC 82.2%, 95% CI 79.7% to 84.7%) and not statistically different (p=0.152). CONCLUSIONS Neck obesity has a high capacity to predict moderate/high CVR in the Chilean population. Its good performance appears as an opportunity to use it in clinical practice when waist circumference measurement is difficult to measure and eventually replace the waist circumference measurement as the technique is easier.
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- Patricia Caro
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Universidad Tecnológica de Chile Sede Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Universidad Tecnológica de Chile Sede Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
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- Academic Direction, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile
- Biostatistics Department, School of Public Health, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Public Nutrition Department, Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile
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Neck Circumference as an Anthropometric Indicator of Central Obesity in Patients with Prediabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:4808541. [PMID: 31281839 PMCID: PMC6590547 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4808541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Measurement of waist circumference has substantial variability and some limitations, while neck circumference is a simple and reliable anthropometric measure. This study aimed to assess the association between neck circumference and waist circumference and to identify the best cutoff of neck circumference that could predict central obesity in prediabetic patients. This cross-sectional study included adult patients with prediabetes, defined as having fasting plasma glucose levels ranging from 100 to 125 mg/dL or HbA1c ranging from 5.7 to 6.49%, who visited the outpatient clinic of Family Medicine Department, Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, during October 2014 and March 2016. Neck circumference was measured from the level just below the laryngeal prominence perpendicular to the long axis of the neck. Central obesity was defined as having waist circumference measurements greater than 90 and 80 cm for males and females, respectively. The correlation between neck circumference and waist circumference was explored by applying pairwise correlation coefficient. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed and Youden index equal to "sensitivity - (1-specificity)" was calculated. Neck circumference that yielded the maximum Youden index was determined as the optimal cutoff point for prediction of central obesity. There were 1,534 patients eligible for this study. After adjusting for covariables, neck circumference was found to be significantly associated with waist circumference in both females and males, with β-coefficients of 1.01 (95% CI: 0.83, 1.20) and 0.65 (95% CI: 0.46, 0.85), respectively. After applying the ROC analysis, neck circumferences ≥ 32 cm in females and ≥ 38 cm in males were determined as the best cutoff values to predict central obesity. Neck circumference is strongly correlated with waist circumference in prediabetics and should be considered as an alternative to the waist circumference measurement in screening for central obesity.
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Siqueira RAD, Noll M, Rodrigues APDS, Silveira EA. Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Thyroid Nodules in Severely Obese Patients: A Case-Control Study. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:693-697. [PMID: 30909666 PMCID: PMC6825758 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.3.693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: The association of obesity with the occurrence of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer has been demonstrated. However, there is limited knowledge on the risk factors of thyroid nodules in in severely obese patients. The aim was to evaluate the occurrence of thyroid nodules in severely obese and nonobese patients and determine the factors associated considering sociodemographic, lifestyle, and biochemical variables. Methods: This is a case-control study of 134 adults which 67 nonobese, control group, and 67 severely obese (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2), case group. All participants underwent thyroid ultrasound. Results: The occurrence of thyroid nodules in a control group was 13.4% (n = 9), while in a case group was 29.9%, n = 20), difference statistically significant (p = 0.017). Factors associated with the occurrence of thyroid nodules in severely obese patients were lower mean age (p = 0.022); higher economic class (p = 0.010); nonconsumption of alcohol (p = 0.017); higher fasting glycemia (p = 0.009), fasting insulin (p = 0.001), homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR] (p = 0.045), and triglyceride (p = 0.009) mean values; and lower vitamin D3 (p = 0.045) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (p = 0.041) mean values. Conclusions: Occurrence of thyroid nodules in severely obese patients was higher than nonobese. Lower age at diagnosis, higher economic level, nonconsumption of alcohol, hyperinsulinemia, higher HOMA-IR scores, and lower vitamin D3 levels were factors associated with the occurrence of thyroid nodules in severely obese patients.
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- Instituto Federal Goiano, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduacão em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduacão em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Brazil
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Ping Z, Pei X, Xia P, Chen Y, Guo R, Hu C, Imam MU, Chen Y, Sun P, Liu L. Anthropometric indices as surrogates for estimating abdominal visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue: A meta-analysis with 16,129 participants. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2018; 143:310-319. [PMID: 30086371 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIM To seek anthropometric indices that estimate visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue (VAT and SAT) by meta-analysis and comparing the predictive efficacy based on different characteristics of participants. METHODS PubMed, PubMed Central, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang databases were searched for publications containing correlation coefficients of VAT and/or SAT with waist circumference (WC) and/or body mass index (BMI). The overall or subgroup pooled results were analyzed by meta and metafor packages of R with random effects model. MedCalc software was used to compare the correlation coefficients between groups. RESULTS Twenty-nine publications were included in this meta-analysis. The correlation coefficients of VAT-WC, VAT-BMI, SAT-WC and SAT-BMI for total studies were between 0.640 and 0.785. The correlation of VAT with WC was larger than that with BMI (Z = 11.664, P < 0.001). Meanwhile, the correlation coefficients of VAT-WC were statistically different among different age groups, areas, ethnicities, body shapes, scanning levels, units and instruments of measuring VAT (P < 0.05). The overall correlation of SAT with BMI was larger than that with WC (Z = 3.805, P < 0.001). The subgroups' correlation coefficients of SAT-BMI showed statistical differences between genders, age groups, areas, ethnicities, body shapes, scanning levels, units (cm2 and cm3) and instruments of measuring SAT (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS WC may be a common and simple surrogate for estimating VAT, and BMI for SAT, especially in Europeans, but not in the aged people.
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- Zhiguang Ping
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- The Nursing College of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Alfadhli EM, Sandokji AA, Zahid BN, Makkawi MA, Alshenaifi RF, Thani TS, Habeeb HA. Neck circumference as a marker of obesity and a predictor of cardiometabolic risk among Saudi subjects. Saudi Med J 2018; 38:1219-1223. [PMID: 29209671 PMCID: PMC5787633 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2017.12.20926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives: To determine the optimal cutoff value for neck circumference (NC) that define overweight/obesity and assess its predictive potential for cardiometabolic risks (CMR) among Saudi subjects. Methods: A cross sectional study of 785 adults recruited from a public health awareness campaign in Medina, Saudi Arabia during June 2015. Waist circumference (WC), NC, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), and random blood glucose (RBG) were assessed, and the presence of CMR were collected by a questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were used to evaluate the associations of NC with other anthropometric indices and CMR. The optimal cutoff value for NC to identify overweight/obesity was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results: There were significant correlations between NC and BMI, weight, WC, age, RBG, and BP. The area under the curve for NC and WC in the ROC analysis was 0.86 for men and 0.77 for women, and NC ≥39.25 cm for men and ≥34.75 cm for women were the best cutoff levels for identifying subjects with central obesity with an 89% sensitivity and a 71% specificity for men and an 80% sensitivity and a 65% specificity for women. These cutoff levels for NC were associated with a significantly increased risk for diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Conclusion: Neck circumference is positively correlated with BMI and WC, and can be used to identify overweight/obesity and predict CMR in Saudi individuals.
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- Eman M Alfadhli
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Positive association of neck circumference and cardio-metabolic risk factors in Ekiti, Nigeria. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.417473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Pei X, Liu L, Imam MU, Lu M, Chen Y, Sun P, Guo Y, Xu Y, Ping Z, Fu X. Neck circumference may be a valuable tool for screening individuals with obesity: findings from a young Chinese population and a meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:529. [PMID: 29678132 PMCID: PMC5910608 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5448-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Central obesity and overweight/obesity can result in various chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) are widely used to measure obesity despite their limitations. For example, WC and BMI cannot be measured in pregnant women and subjects with abdominal ascites or masses. Therefore, this study aims to determine the efficacy of neck circumference (NC) as a tool for screening central obesity and overweight/obesity. METHODS A total of 1169 undergraduates aged 18-25 years were studied by a cross-sectional survey in China, 2016. Questionnaires and physical examinations were used to collect data. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve was performed to determine the best threshold of NC for screening central obesity and overweight/obesity. Meanwhile, a meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the efficacy of NC for screening central obesity and overweight/obesity synthetically. RESULTS NC was moderately correlated with WC and BMI. The ROC analysis showed that 37.1 cm for male and 32.6 cm for female were the best thresholds for central obesity, and 37.4 cm and 32.2 cm for overweight/obesity, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, area under receiver operating curve (AUC) of central obesity and overweight/obesity were higher. In the meta-analysis, the pooled sensitivity, specificity, AUC and their 95%CI of NC for screening central obesity were 0.72 (0.68~ 0.75), 0.87 (0.74~ 0.94), 0.77 (0.73~ 0.80) for male and 0.73 (0.65~ 0.80), 0.80 (0.71~ 0.86), 0.82 (0.79~ 0.86) for female. For overweight/obesity, the pooled sensitivity, specificity, AUC and corresponding 95%CI were 0.83 (0.70~ 0.91), 0.77 (0.66~ 0.85), 0.86 (0.83~ 0.89) for male and 0.82 (0.71~ 0.90), 0.84 (0.61~ 0.95), 0.89 (0.86~ 0.92) for female. CONCLUSION NC may not be a good tool for screening individuals with central obesity. But it may be a simple and valuable tool for screening individuals with overweight/obesity, especially in females.
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- Xiaoting Pei
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Nursing Department of Jiaozuo People's Hospital, Jiaozuo, 454150, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, No. 100 of Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
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Shao J, Wu X, Liu X, Qi J, Qi Z. THE CORRELATION BETWEEN NECK CIRCUMFERENCE AND UMBILICAL ARTERY BLOOD FLOW IN PHYSIOLOGIC PREGNANCIES. ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA-BUCHAREST 2018; 14:268-271. [PMID: 31149269 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2018.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objective To study the correlation between neck circumference(NC) and umbilical artery blood flow in physiologic pregnancies. Methods One hundred and one healthy pregnant woman in the third trimester were enrolled. Anthropometric measurements and ultrasonic testing were done. Results The women with NC ≥34.7cm had a more elevated umbilical artery pulsatility index(PI) and systolic/diastolic ratio (S/D) than the women with NC <34.7cm (P<0.01). NC were positively correlated with PI(r=0.224,P=0.024) and S/D ratio(r=0.415,P=0.0001). In multivariate analysis, NC was independently associated with PI (β=0.026, P=0.016) and S/D ratio (β=0.132, P=0.0001). Conclusions Obesity has an adverse impact on feto-placetal vessels, and NC was superior to body mass index.
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- J Shao
- The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Dept. of Ultrasound, Qinhuangdao, China
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- The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Dept. of General Surgery, Qinhuangdao, China
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- The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Dept. of Ultrasound, Qinhuangdao, China
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- The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Dept. of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Qinhuangdao, China
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- The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Dept. of Ultrasound, Qinhuangdao, China
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Chen JM, Li QW, Jiang GX, Zeng SJ, Shen J, Sun J, Wu DH, Cheng Q. Association of neck circumference and cognitive impairment among Chinese elderly. Brain Behav 2018. [PMID: 29541547 PMCID: PMC5840437 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association between neck circumference (NC) and cognitive impairment and interactions between relevant variables to the risk of cognitive impairment. METHODS A population-based survey was conducted among elderly inhabitants aged 60 years and over from a community in Shanghai suburb. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate associations and log likelihood ratio tests to examine interactions. RESULTS Cognitive impairment was identified in 269 (10.8%) subjects from 2,500 participants. Higher BMI (OR = 1.55; 95% CI = 1.11-2.16), higher WHR (OR = 1.44; 95% CI = 1.07-1.95), and higher total cholesterol (TC) (OR = 1.52; 95% CI = 1.09-2.13) were significantly associated with the increased risk of cognitive impairment. Significant interactions were observed between TC and a few other relevant variables, respectively. CONCLUSIONS NC was associated with the high risk of cognitive impairment. Additive effects of NC with TC on cognitive impairment were observed.
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- Jin-Mei Chen
- Department of Neurology Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Discipline Construction Research Center of China Hospital Development Institute Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China.,School of Public Health Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Department of Psychiatry Tongji Hospital Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai China.,Shanghai Mental Health Central Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai China
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- Department of Public Health Sciences Karolinska Institute Stockholm Sweden
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- School of Public Health Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Department of Neurology Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Discipline Construction Research Center of China Hospital Development Institute Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Department of Neurology Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Discipline Construction Research Center of China Hospital Development Institute Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Department of Neurology Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital Fudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Neurology Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Discipline Construction Research Center of China Hospital Development Institute Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China.,School of Public Health Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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Ataie-Jafari A, Namazi N, Djalalinia S, Chaghamirzayi P, Abdar ME, Zadehe SS, Asayesh H, Zarei M, Gorabi AM, Mansourian M, Qorbani M. Neck circumference and its association with cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2018; 10:72. [PMID: 30288175 PMCID: PMC6162928 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-018-0373-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, neck circumference (NC) has been used to predict the risk of cardiometabolic factors. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine: (i) the sensitivity (SE) and specificity (SP) of NC to predict cardiometabolic risk factors and (ii) the association between NC and the risk of cardiometabolic parameters. METHODS A systematic search was conducted through PubMed/Medline, Institute of Scientific Information, and Scopus, until 2017 based on the search terms of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardio metabolic risk factors. Random-effect model was used to perform a meta-analysis and estimate the pooled SE, SP and correlation coefficient (CC). RESULTS A total of 41 full texts were selected for systematic review. The pooled SE of greater NC to predict MetS was 65% (95% CI 58, 72) and 77% (95% CI 55, 99) in adult and children, respectively. Additionally, the pooled SP was 66% (95% CI 60, 72) and 66% (95% CI 48, 84) in adult and children, respectively. According to the results of meta-analysis in adults, NC had a positive and significant correlation with fasting blood sugar (FBS) (CC: 0.16, 95% CI 0.13, 0.20), HOMA-IR (0.38, 95% CI 0.25, 0.50), total cholesterol (TC) (0.07 95% CI 0.02, 0.12), triglyceride (TG) concentrations (0.23, 95% CI 0.19, 0.28) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (0.14, 95% CI 0.07, 0.22). Among children, NC was positively associated with FBS (CC: 0.12, 95% CI 0.07, 0.16), TG (CC: 0.21, 95% CI 0.17, 0.25), and TC concentrations (CC: 0.07, 95% CI 0.02, 0.12). However, it was not significant for LDL-C. CONCLUSION NC has a good predictive value to identify some cardiometabolic risk factors. There was a positive association between high NC and most cardiometabolic risk factors. However due to high heterogeneity, findings should be declared with caution.
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- Asal Ataie-Jafari
- Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Development of Research & Technology Center, Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Emergencies, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Basic and Clinical Research, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lisboa KWDSC, Lira Neto JCG, Araújo MFMD, Freitas RWJFD, Gomes EB, Bispo GMB, Rodrigues EMD, Damasceno MMC. A relação pescoço-coxa (RPCx) pode servir como índice antropométrico para diagnosticar a síndrome metabólica? ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201800066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo: Investigar a Relação Pescoço-Coxa (RPCx) como índice antropométrico para diagnosticar a Síndrome Metabólica em estudantes universitários brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 691 adultos (> 18 anos) de ambos os sexos. Foram investigados os seguintes parâmetros antropométricos: circumferência abdominal, circumferência de pescoço, circumferência de coxa, índice de massa corporal e RPCx. Além disso, foram coletados dados laboratoriais, tais como: triglicérides, glicemia e colesterol HDL. Resultados: Foram encontrados valores de circumferência abdominal (83,59 ± 10,68 cm), de pescoço (37,29 ± 2,36 cm), coxa (52,37 ± 5,71 cm) e relação de pescoço-coxa (0,72 ± 0,07 cm) superiores entre os homens (p <0,001). Ao analisar os componentes da síndrome, a RPCx mostrou uma correlação linear positiva estatisticamente significante com todos. Conclusão: Nesta pesquisa foi demonstrado que a RPCx não serve como critério diagnóstico da SM, mas indica alterações nos componentes constituintes da síndrome.
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ZANUNCIO VV, PESSOA MC, PEREIRA PF, LONGO GZ. Neck circumference, cardiometabolic risk, and Framingham risk score: Population-based study. REV NUTR 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-98652017000600009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the association of the neck circumference with cardiometabolic risk factors and the Framingham risk score. Methods The study was a cross-sectional population-based one with 948 adults (522 women) aged 20–59 years. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, body composition, behavioral, biochemical, and hemodynamic factors were evaluated. The association between neck circumference, anthropometric variables, body composition and cardiometabolic risk factors was evaluated by multiple linear regression, adjusted for sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Results Are presented as β coefficients, standard errors, and 95% confidence intervals with a 0.05 significance level. The neck circumference was positively associated with triglycerides, insulin resistance index, uric acid, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, C-reactive protein, waist circumference, body mass index and total body fat estimated by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The neck circumference and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were negatively associated, even after adjustment for sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Individuals with a neck circumference below the cut-off point to predicting cardiometabolic risks, 39.5cm for men and 33.3cm for women, had lower probability of having a coronary event in 10 years compared to those with a neck circumference above the cut-off point. Conclusion Neck circumference is an alternative measure to estimate body fat and as an additional marker to screen for cardiovascular risk diseases.
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Zhang Y, Zhu C, Wen X, Wang X, Li L, Rampersad S, Lu L, Zhou D, Qian C, Cui R, Zhang M, Yang P, Qu S, Bu L. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy improves body composition and alleviates insulin resistance in obesity related acanthosis nigricans. Lipids Health Dis 2017; 16:209. [PMID: 29115953 PMCID: PMC5678791 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-017-0598-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acanthosis nigricans (AN) has a close relationship with obesity. It is believed that obesity and AN have the common pathophysiological basis such as hyperinsulinism. This study is aimed to observe the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on body composition and insulin resistance in Chinese obese patients with acanthosis nigricans. METHODS A total of 37 obese patients who underwent LSG in our hospital were selected for analysis. They were divided into simple obesity (OB n = 14) and obesity with acanthosis nigricans (AN n = 23) group respectively. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Anthropometric measurements and glucolipid metabolism before and 3 months post LSG were collected for analysis. RESULTS Patients with AN got noticeable improvement in skin condition and their AN score was significantly decreased (3.52 ± 0.79 vs. 1.48 ± 0.73, P < 0.001).Alleviated insulin resistance and more trunk fat loss than limbs' were observed in both groups (P value < 0.01). In AN group, preoperative android fat mass (FM) was positively correlated with fasting insulin and natural logarithm of HOMA-IR (LNIR) (r = 0.622, 0.608, respectively; all P < 0.01). Besides, changes in android FM and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) also showed significantly positive correlation with changes in LNIR (r = 0.588, r = 0.598, respectively; all P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS LSG had a positive impact on body composition and skin condition in Chinese obese patients with AN. Loss of android FM and VAT might result in the alleviation of insulin resistance in AN patients. Android fat distribution seems to be a potential indicator of postoperative metabolic benefits for obese patients with AN.
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- Yi Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China.,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 301 Middle Yan-chang Road, Shanghai, 200072, China. .,National Metabolic Management Center, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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Saad MAN, Rosa MLG, Lima GB, Antunes da Cruz R. Can neck circumference predict insulin resistance in older people? A cross-sectional study at primary care in Brazil. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2017; 33:e00060916. [PMID: 28832779 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00060916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study focused on the correlation between neck circumference and other anthropometric measurements and cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance in the elderly in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study in 411 patients seen in primary care. Anthropometric measurements including neck circumference, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were recorded. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) estimated the percentage of total body fat (%TBF). Insulin resistance was estimated by HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment IR index). The data were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney test and the correlation between numerical variables by Spearman's test. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) was used to assess the anthropometric measurements' predictive capacity to diagnosis insulin resistance. Neck circumference was positively correlated with WC, BMI, WHR, %TBF, and HOMA-IR in both sexes. In women, neck circumference showed higher AUC (area under the curve) for insulin resistance. In men, WC showed higher AUC, followed by BMI and neck circumference. The current study in Southeast Brazil suggests that neck circumference can predict insulin resistance, an important marker of cardiovascular risk in the elderly population treated in primary care.
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Pintér Z, Pósa A, Varga C, Horváth I, Palkó A, Just Z, Pálfi G. Anthropometric dimensions provide reliable estimates of abdominal adiposity: A validation study. HOMO-JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE HUMAN BIOLOGY 2017; 68:398-409. [PMID: 29066093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchb.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Abdominal fat accumulation is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the study is to assess the possibility of developing accurate estimation equations based on body measurements to determine total abdominal (TFA), subcutaneous (SFA) and visceral fat area (VFA). Hungarian volunteers (n=198) aged between 20 and 81 years were enrolled in the study, which was conducted between July and November 2014. All persons underwent anthropometric measurements and computer tomographic (CT) scanning. Sex-specific multiple linear regression analyses were conducted in a subgroup of 98 participants to generate estimation models, then Bland-Altman's analyses were applied in the cross-validation group to compare their predictive efficiency. The variables best predicting VFA were hip circumference, calf circumference and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) for males (R2=0.713; SEE=5602.1mm2) and sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD), WHR, thigh circumference and triceps skinfold for females (R2=0.845; SEE=3835.6mm2). The SFA prediction equation included SAD, thigh circumference and abdominal skinfold for males (R2=0.848; SEE=4124.1mm2), body mass index and thigh circumference for females (R2=0.861; SEE=5049.7mm2). Prediction accuracy was the highest in the case of TFA: hip circumference and WHR for males (R2=0.910; SEE=5637.2mm2), SAD, thigh circumference and abdominal skinfold for females (R2=0.915; SEE=6197.5mm2) were used in the equations. The results suggested that deviations in the predictions were independent of the amount of adipose tissue. Estimation of abdominal fat depots based on anthropometric traits could provide a cheap, reliable method in epidemiologic research and public health screening to evaluate the risk of cardiometabolic events.
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- Z Pintér
- Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged 6726, Hungary.
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged 6726, Hungary
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Neuroscience, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged 6726, Hungary
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- Affidea Diagnostics Szeged Center / Affidea Diagnostics Ltd. - Szeged, Semmelweis u. 6, Szeged 6725, Hungary
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- Department of Radiology, University of Szeged, Semmelweis u. 6, Szeged 6725, Hungary
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged 6726, Hungary
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- Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged 6726, Hungary
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Kelishadi R, Heidari-Beni M, Qorbani M, Motamed-Gorji N, Motlagh ME, Ziaodini H, Taheri M, Ahadi Z, Aminaee T, Heshmat R. Association between neck and wrist circumferences and cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents: The CASPIAN-V study. Nutrition 2017; 43-44:32-38. [PMID: 28935142 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The predictive potentials of neck and wrist circumferences for cardiometabolic risks in children and adolescents remain to be determined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of neck and wrist circumferences with some cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents. METHODS This multicenter study was conducted during the 2014 to 2015 school year with 4200 children and adolescents ages 7 to 18 y. The children were selected by multistage cluster sampling from 30 provinces of Iran. Anthropometric indices (neck, wrist and waist circumference, and body mass index), biochemical and clinical parameters were measured. Metabolic syndrome was defined based on the Adult Treatment Panel III criteria modified for the pediatric age group. High total cholesterol, high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and obesity were included as other cardiometabolic risk factors. RESULTS The participation rate for blood sampling was 91.5% (n = 3843). The mean (standard deviation) age of participants was 12.3 y (3.2 y). In a multivariate model, neck and wrist circumferences had significant association with elevated blood pressure, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, increased body mass index (overweight, excess weight, and generalized obesity), abdominal obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Additionally, obesity had the strongest associations with neck (odds ratio, 1.48; 95% confidence interval, 1.45-1.51) and wrist circumference (odds ratio, 2.25; 95% confidence interval, 2.15-2.36). CONCLUSION Neck and wrist circumferences are associated with some cardiometabolic risk factors. They could be used as alternative clinical tools and easy-to-use indicators of cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents.
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- Roya Kelishadi
- Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Office of Health and Fitness, Ministry of Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Bureau of Population, Family and School Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bureau of Population, Family and School Health, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Straznicky NE, Grima MT, Sari CI, Eikelis N, Nestel PJ, Dixon JB, Lambert GW, Schlaich MP, Phillips SE, Lambert EA. Neck Circumference Is Associated with Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity in Overweight and Obese Men but Not Women. Front Physiol 2017; 8:203. [PMID: 28428756 PMCID: PMC5382191 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: Neck circumference (NC) is a predictor of cardiometabolic risk. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship of NC to muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) within an overweight and obese population. Methods: The study design was a retrospective cross-sectional analysis. Un-medicated persons (72 men, 53 postmenopausal women) aged 56 ± 1 years (mean ± SEM) with body mass index (BMI) 32.8 ± 0.4 kg/m2, were studied. NC was measured together with traditional anthropometric measures, supine blood pressure, fasting blood lipids, insulin, and glucose. Insulin sensitivity was assessed by homeostasis model (HOMA-IR) and Matsuda Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI) derived from 75-g oral glucose tolerance test. Resting multiunit MSNA was recorded by microneurography in the peroneal nerve and expressed as burst frequency and burst incidence. Results: Men within the highest tertile of NC had significantly higher fasting and post-glucose plasma insulin levels (insulin AUC0−120), HOMA-IR, non-esterified fatty acids, MSNA (45 ± 2 vs. 36 ± 2 bursts per min; 69 ± 3 vs. 58 ± 3 bursts per 100 hb) and heart rate, and lower Matsuda ISI compared to men in the lowest tertile (P all <0.05). In stepwise regression analyses, NC alone explained 12%, and together with insulin AUC0−120 it accounted for 22%, of the variance in MSNA in men. In women, NC was associated with anthropometric measures but not with MSNA or metabolic indices. Conclusions: Among overweight and obese men, NC was independently associated with elevated MSNA and hyperinsulinemia, and thus may be relevant to cardiometabolic risk prediction. The biological basis of gender differences merits further elucidation.
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- Nora E Straznicky
- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Primary Health Care, Monash UniversityMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash UniversityMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia.,Royal Perth Hospital Unit, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western AustraliaCrawley, WA, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes InstituteMelbourne, VIC, Australia.,Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University of TechnologyMelbourne, VIC, Australia
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Luo Y, Ma X, Shen Y, Xu Y, Xiong Q, Zhang X, Xiao Y, Bao Y, Jia W. Neck circumference as an effective measure for identifying cardio-metabolic syndrome: a comparison with waist circumference. Endocrine 2017; 55:822-830. [PMID: 27796813 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-1151-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Neck circumference is a new anthropometric index for estimating obesity. We aimed to determine the relationship between neck circumference and body fat content and distribution as well as the efficacy of neck circumference for identifying visceral adiposity and metabolic disorders. A total of 1943 subjects (783 men, 1160 women) with a mean age of 58 ± 7 years were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the standard in the 2013 China Guideline. Analyses were conducted to determine optimal neck circumference cutoff points for visceral adiposity quantified by magnetic resonance imaging, and to compare the performance of neck circumference with that of waist circumference in identifying abdominal obesity and metabolic disorders. Visceral fat content was independently correlated with neck circumference. Receiver operating characteristic curves showed that the area under the curve for the ability of neck circumference to determine visceral adiposity was 0.781 for men and 0.777 for women. Moreover, in men a neck circumference value of 38.5 cm had a sensitivity of 56.1 % and specificity of 83.5 %, and in women, a neck circumference value of 34.5 cm had a sensitivity of 58.1 % and specificity of 82.5 %. These values were the optimal cutoffs for identifying visceral obesity. There were no statistically significant differences between the proportions of metabolic syndrome and its components identified by an increased neck circumference and waist circumference. Neck circumference has the same power as waist circumference for identifying metabolic disorders in a Chinese population.
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- Yuqi Luo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Key Clinical Center for Metabolic Disease, Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Shanghai, 200233, China
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Assyov Y, Gateva A, Tsakova A, Kamenov Z. A comparison of the clinical usefulness of neck circumference and waist circumference in individuals with severe obesity. Endocr Res 2017; 42:6-14. [PMID: 27050332 DOI: 10.3109/07435800.2016.1155598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Purpose/Aim: Neck circumference (NC) is an emerging anthropometric parameter that has been proposed to reflect metabolic health. The aim of the current study was to compare its clinical usefulness to waist circumference (WC) in the assessment of individuals with severe obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 255 subjects participated in the study. All anthropometric measurements were done by a single medical professional. Biochemical measurements included oral glucose-tolerance tests (OGTTs), fasting insulin, lipids, and hepatic enzymes. RESULTS The mean age of the participants was 49 ± 12 years with the mean body mass index (BMI) of 36.9 ± 6.2 kg/m2. Correlation analyses revealed that while WC was better associated with adiposity parameters, it was of little use in comparison to NC with regard to metabolic outcomes. In men, NC was positively associated with fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, FINDRISC scores. ROC analyses showed NC was better in distinguishing type 2 diabetes (AUC = 0.758; p < 0.001), insulin resistance (AUC = 0.757; p = 0.001), metabolic syndrome (AUC = 0.724; p < 0.001), and hypertension (AUC = 0.763; p = 0.001). Similar correlations were observed in women. Using binary logistic regression, we determined that a NC of ≥35 cm in women and ≥38 cm in men are valuable cut-off values to use in the everyday practice. CONCLUSION In individuals with severe obesity, NC performs better than WC in the assessment of metabolic health.
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- Yavor Assyov
- a Clinic of Endocrinology , University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University - Sofia , Bulgaria
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- a Clinic of Endocrinology , University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University - Sofia , Bulgaria
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- b Central Clinical Laboratory , University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University - Sofia , Bulgaria
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- a Clinic of Endocrinology , University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Medical University - Sofia , Bulgaria
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