Body Mass Index adjustment for sitting height for better assessment of obesity risks in Maltese women

摘要: Objective: This study is aimed to assess the influence of body shape on Body Mass Index (BMI) estimations by determining Sitting Height Standing height ratio. Methods: The population included 291 non-pregnant premenopausal Maltese women aged 20-54 years. These were assessed using following anthropometric measurements: weight (Kg), standing (cm) and sitting (cm). Sitting-to-Standing (SH/S) ratio, observed BMI (oBMI) based height, SH/S ratio-corrected (cBMI) calculated. SPSS package version 18.0 was used for statistical calculations. Results: average ratio 0.44. mean oBMI 25.06, while cBMI 34.49 (P value < 0.001). Applying linear regression prediction model with either or as dependent variables independent variable proved that a significant predictor both 0.00001). Conclusions: results suggest cohort this tend have long legs relative torso-length (low ratio). Thus, will underestimate actual value. correction in more correctly identify individuals at greater risk chronic diseases.