Trends and Cut-Point Changes in Obesity Parameters by Age Groups Considering Metabolic Syndrome
- Author:
Hyung Jun PARK
1
;
Young Ho HONG
;
Yun Jung CHO
;
Ji Eun LEE
;
Jae Moon YUN
;
Hyuktae KWON
;
Sang Hyuck KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Obesity; Metabolic Syndrome; Body Mass Index; Waist Circumference; Waist-to-Height Ratio; Age Groups; Trends
- MeSH: Body Mass Index; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Male; National Health Programs; Obesity; Waist Circumference
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science 2018;33(7):e47-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an important issue worldwide. Obesity has a close relationship with NCDs. Various age-related changes should be considered when evaluating obesity. METHODS: National representative cohort data from the National Health Insurance Service National Sample Cohort from 2012 to 2013 were used. Sex-specific and age group-specific (10-year intervals) means for body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) were calculated. Optimal cut-points for obesity parameters were defined as the value predicting two or more components of metabolic syndrome (except WC). RESULTS: The mean value and optimal cut-point for BMI decreased with age for men. The mean BMI value for women increased with age, but optimal cut-points showed no remarkable difference. The mean WC of men increased with age, but the optimal cut-points were similar for age groups. For women, the mean value and optimal cut-point for WC increased with age. Regarding WtHR, the mean value and optimal cut-point increased with age for men and women. Differences across age groups were larger for women. CONCLUSION: The mean values of the obesity indices and the optimal cut-points were changed according to age groups. This study supports the necessity of applying age group-specific cut-points for the various obesity parameters.
