ArticleLipids in health and disease2025
Diagnostic performance of anthropometric measurements for identifying obesity in high-altitude pediatric populations: evidence from tibet via bioelectrical impedance analysis.
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backgroundThe diagnostic accuracy of anthropometric measurements for obesity screening in high-altitude pediatric populations remains understudied, particularly since existing measurements have been validated predominantly in lowland populations. This study evaluated the effectiveness of 19 anthropometric measurements for obesity screening among youth residing in the Tibetan Plateau region, aiming to identify the most reliable measurement approach for this distinct demographic.
methodsThis study included 1,650 Tibetan and Han Chinese students aged 8-18 years from six schools in Lhasa's Chengguan District (altitude 3,650 m). Anthropometric measurements comprised both basic anthropometric parameters and computed indices. The basic anthropometric parameters included height, weight, waist circumference, mid-upper arm circumference as well as skinfold thickness measured at three sites, such as abdominal skinfold thickness (AST). The computed indices consisted of Body Mass Index (BMI), the tri-ponderal mass index (TMI), the sum of skinfold thickness from two or three (SuST
resultsStatistical analysis revealed that TMI, SuST
conclusionsOur findings indicate that the TMI is the best anthropometric indices for screening for obesity in children and adolescents on the Tibetan Plateau, with a wide range of applicability to population subgroups and a stable optimal cutoff value.
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