Trends and Cut-Point Changes in Obesity Parameters by Age Groups Considering Metabolic Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an important issue worldwide. Obesity has a close relationship with NCDs. Various age-related changes should be considered when evaluating obesity.

Methods

National representative cohort data from the National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort from 2012 to 2013 were used. Sex-specific and age group-specific (10-year intervals) means for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) were calculated. Optimal cut-points for obesity parameters were defined as the value predicting two or more components of metabolic syndrome (except WC).

Results

The mean value and optimal cut-point for BMI decreased with age for men. The mean BMI value for women increased with age, but optimal

SUBMITTER: Park HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5785623 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature