Key result
Waist circumference z-score was significantly associated with the risk of childhood hypertension (OR 1.20; 95% CI 1.04-1.39) and improved the ability of BMI to identify hypertension in obese children.
Why the study?
Does waist circumference improve the ability of BMI to identify hypertension in children?
Population
4,177 school children aged 5-11 years (2,005 girls, 48%)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Suggests adding waist measurement to pediatric obesity screening may improve hypertension risk stratification; leaves open whether this combined.
Cross-Sectional (n=4,177)
Does waist circumference improve the ability of BMI to identify hypertension in children?
Odds Ratio: 1.2 (95% CI 1.04–1.39)
Waist circumference improves the ability of BMI to identify hypertension in obese children and is independently related to absolute blood pressure values across all weight classes.
Genovesi et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Childhood hypertension (n=4,177). Waist circumference and BMI was evaluated on Risk of hypertension (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.04-1.39). Waist circumference z-score was significantly associated with the risk of childhood hypertension (OR 1.20; 95% CI 1.04-1.39) and improved the ability of BMI to identify hypertension in obese children.
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