ReviewReviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders2020
The use of Broca index to assess cut- off points for overweight in adults: A short review.
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Abstract
The Broca formula was developed in 1871 by Pierre Paul Broca (a French Army Doctor) to help establish ideal body weight or normal body weight. Initially, the Broca Index (BI) was used to work out the normal weight but was later expanded to ideal Body Weight. Ideal Body weight (kg) = [Height (cm)-100]. The common methods used to explore the levels of adiposity include body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Even though there have been several anthropometric measurements discoveries to assess obesity, BMI is still widely used in many clinic centers around the world. It remains simple and relatively inexpensive to measure and easily obtainable in non-laboratory settings. In this review, we will summarize the common methods used to measure body fat and their limitations. Second, we will show the correlation that may exist between Broca Index and BMI cutoffs. Last, we will underline some potential clinical usefulness that may present Broca index in assessing body fat.
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