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This study establishes normal ranges for abdominal circumference and body mass index in healthy Spanish children and adults. These reference values aid in identifying individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Obesity diagnosis and management present a significant 21st-century challenge due to rising prevalence.
  • Establishing normative data for key anthropometric indicators is crucial for early detection and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine age- and sex-specific normal values for abdominal circumference (AC) and body mass index (BMI) in a healthy Spanish population.
  • To provide reference data for pediatric and adult health assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal observational study (1980-2014) involving 334 newborns followed annually to age 18, and then at age 28.
  • Measurements included weight, height/length, and abdominal circumference.
  • Calculation of percentiles (P3-P97) for BMI and AC based on age and sex.

Main Results:

  • Developmental trends for BMI and AC in childhood are presented.
  • Increased AC values observed between ages 18 and 28 in percentiles above P50, particularly in females.
  • Significant positive correlations found between AC at age 3 and AC at ages 18 and 28 in both males and females (p<0.001).
  • Strong correlations also noted between AC at ages 18 and 28 in both sexes (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Normative values for AC and BMI by age and sex are established for the Spanish population.
  • These reference values serve as a tool for identifying individuals at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or diabetes.
  • The findings highlight the importance of monitoring anthropometric changes throughout life for health risk assessment.