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Anthropometric variability in the USA: 1971-2002.

R Godoy1, E Goodman, R Levins

  • 1Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110, USA. rgodoy@brandeis.edu

Annals of Human Biology
|September 9, 2005
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Growing disparities in body mass index (BMI) and weight variability among racial and income groups in the US indicate widening quality of life inequalities. This trend is particularly concerning for Black and low-income populations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Anthropometry
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Physical stature, weight, and body mass index (BMI) are key indicators of health and well-being.
  • Understanding trends in anthropometric variability is crucial for identifying population health changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in physical stature, weight, and BMI variability in the USA from 1971 to 2002.
  • To investigate how factors like age, race, sex, and income influence anthropometric variability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES I-III and 1999-2002) for non-Hispanic Black and White individuals aged 2-74.
  • Employed coefficient of variation and standard deviation of log-transformed data to assess anthropometric variability.

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  • Applied weighted ordinary least squares regressions to examine the impact of socio-economic variables on variability.

    • Main Results:

    • Weight and BMI variability showed an inverted U-shaped relationship with age.
    • Men exhibited lower BMI variability compared to women.
    • Black and low-income individuals displayed greater variability in weight and BMI than White and non-poor individuals, respectively.
    • Overall anthropometric variability increased between 1971 and 2002.

    Conclusions:

    • Increasing anthropometric variability, especially among Black and low-income populations, suggests growing inequalities in quality of life.
    • These findings highlight a concerning trend in public health and socio-economic well-being.