Assessment of Anthropometric Indices for Optimal Cut-Offs for Obesity Screening in a South African Adolescent Population

Assessment of Anthropometric Indices for Optimal Cut-Offs for Obesity Screening in a South African Adolescent Population

The assessment of obesity in sub-Saharan Africa relies on cut-offs established from western populations. This study assessed anthropometric indices to determine optimal cut-off values for obesity screening in the South African adolescent population. A cross-sectional study involving 1144 (796 female...

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Main Authors: Godwill Azeh Engwa, Karin Schmid-Zalaudek, Chungag Anye, Boitumelo P. Letswalo, Paul Chungag Anye, Muhau Muhulo Mungamba, Constance Rufaro Sewani-Rusike, Nandu Goswami, Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
obesity
anthropometric measures
cut-off values
South Africans of African ancestry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/11/1118

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