Hypertriglyceridemic waist and metabolic abnormalities in Brazilian schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTW) phenotype and its association with metabolic abnormalities in schoolchildren.

Methods

A cross-sectional study, with a sample of 241 students aged 10 to 14 years from public schools (4 schools) and private (2 schools) from Paranavai town, in Parana State, Brazil. Anthropometric variables (weight, height, waist circumference) and levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL and LDL-C were analyzed. In statistical tests of Pearson partial correlation and multivariate logistic regression, considering p<0,05.

Results

The prevalence of HTW was 20,7% among schoolchildren, 14,1% in males and 6,6% among females with higher proportions aged 10-12 years old. Multivariate analysis indicated tha

SUBMITTER: Guilherme FR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4232366 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature