Key result
Although nearly 66% of individuals with spinal cord injury are overweight or obese, there is a lack of SCI-specific anthropometric tools and guidance to measure and monitor obesity clinically.
Population
Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI)
Design
Review
Authors
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Standard metrics may misclassify obesity in SCI; leaves open validation of SCI-specific anthropometric tools.
Standard obesity assessment tools are inadequate for individuals with spinal cord injury, necessitating the development of SCI-specific anthropometric indices and weight management programs.
Rajan et al. (2008) conducted a review in Obesity in individuals with spinal cord injury. Obesity assessment and management was evaluated. Although nearly 66% of individuals with spinal cord injury are overweight or obese, there is a lack of SCI-specific anthropometric tools and guidance to measure and monitor obesity clinically.
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