Key result
Current methods for measuring adult obesity include density calculation, anthropometric measurements, and imaging, with indicators like weight and waist circumference guiding early screening.
Why the study?
Obesity prevalence is increasing globally and has negative physiological effects, making understanding assessment methods and measurement indicators critical for early screening and effective disease control.
This narrative review summarizes current assessment methods and measurement indicators for adult obesity to guide early screening and disease control.
Obesity assessment metrics warrant attention in CV screening; literature review leaves open optimal indicators for risk prediction.
Obesity is a complex chronic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormalities in lipid metabolism. Obesity is not only associated with various chronic diseases but also has negative effects on physiological functions such as the cardiovascular, endocrine and immune systems. As a global health problem, the incidence and prevalence of obesity have increased significantly in recent years. Therefore, understanding assessment methods and measurement indicators for obesity is critical for early screening and effective disease control. Current methods for measuring obesity in adult include density calculation, anthropometric measurements, bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, computerized imaging, etc. Measurement indicators mainly include weight, hip circumference, waist circumference, neck circumference, skinfold thickness, etc. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature to date, summarizes and analyzes various assessment methods and measurement indicators for adult obesity, and provides insights and guidance for the innovation of obesity assessment indicators.
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Liu et al. (2024) conducted a review in Obesity. Obesity assessment methods and measurement indicators was evaluated. Current methods for measuring adult obesity include density calculation, anthropometric measurements, and imaging, with indicators like weight and waist circumference guiding early screening.
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