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Clinical Anthropometrics and Body Composition from 3-Dimensional Optical Imaging

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Mai A Elobeid¹, Renee A Desmond, Olivia Thomas

¹Section of Statistical Genetics, Department of Biostatistics, Ryals Public Health Building, Suite 414, University of Alabama, 1665 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.

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The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) has remained stable over time in the U.S. population. However, a slight increase in waist circumference was observed across calendar years.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Anthropometry
Epidemiology

Background:

Obesity is a growing public health concern.
Understanding anthropometric trends is crucial for population health assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the relationship between BMI and waist circumference (WC) across gender and racial subgroups in the U.S. population.
To investigate temporal trends in WC from 1959 to 2004.

Main Methods:

Utilized cross-sectional data from 30,730 participants aged 18–79 across five national surveys.
Regressed WC on BMI, controlling for age, within specific time periods, gender, and racial groups (Blacks and Whites).

Main Results:

The linear regression slope of WC on BMI, indicating their relationship, showed no significant changes over time.
A modest annual increase in WC (0.08 to 0.27 cm/yr) was observed across the study period.

Conclusions:

The established link between BMI and WC appears consistent over several decades.
Further research is needed to clarify the public health implications and impact on BMI-mortality relationships.