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[Weight estimation in Mexican elderly outpatients from antropometric measures from the SABE Study]
E Díaz de León González1, H E Tamez Pérez, H Gutiérrez Hermosillo
1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital General de Zona número 67, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, and Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. edleon20@hotmail.com
Nutricion Hospitalaria
|November 11, 2011
Summary
New equations estimate weight in Mexican elderly using anthropometric measurements. These formulas are reliable for ambulatory patients when traditional scales are not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Anthropometry
- Biostatistics
Context:
- Weight is a crucial anthropometric parameter in healthcare.
- Traditional weight measurement can be challenging for elderly patients with certain clinical conditions.
- Existing weight estimation equations are not tailored for Mexican ambulatory populations.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate a new equation for estimating weight in Mexican ambulatory elderly patients.
- The equation is derived from the Study of Health, Well Being and Aging in Mexico City.
Summary:
- The study developed distinct weight estimation equations for men and women using anthropometric data (knee height, mid-arm circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, calf circumference) and age.
- Equations were validated using cross-validation, showing high correlation coefficients (0.94 for men, 0.92 for women) and no significant differences between real and estimated weights.
- The developed equations are deemed reliable for estimating weight in ambulatory elderly individuals.
Impact:
- Provides a practical solution for estimating weight when direct measurement is not possible in Mexican elderly.
- Facilitates better health monitoring and clinical decision-making for this demographic.
- Highlights the need for further validation in diverse clinical settings across Mexico.
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