Descriptive cross-sectional study shows the weight-waist circumference index predicts obesity in adolescents, indicating high sensitivity and specificity as a diagnostic tool.
Key Points
The weight-waist circumference index effectively identifies cardiovascular risk in adolescents, with strong diagnostic capabilities.
This study involved 708 adolescents aged 10 to 19, revealing significant correlations between IPCC and traditional obesity indicators.
The analysis indicates that the weight-waist circumference index outperforms BMI in assessing obesity, particularly among females.
Findings suggest the weight-waist circumference index is a reliable measure, supporting its use in clinical evaluations of overweight in adolescents.
Cite This Study
Mary Zulay Moya-Sifontes (2023) studied this question.