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24 / 02 / 2021

 


Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index

Khaleel Ahmed Manik, P P Sheela Joice, Imran A Jagadal.


Abstract
Background: Obesity or overweight are the terms used for people who have a higher weight than the limits recommended for their age and sex. This has emerged as a major cause for many non-communicable diseases. Obesity is a risk factor for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemias, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, hypoventilation, stoke, etc.

Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to comparison of neck circumference (NC) with body mass index (BMI) in all study subjects.

Materials and Methods: 150 subjects were studied and their NC and BMI recorded and compared.

Results: The (mean ± SD) BMI in overweight group is 23.94 ± 0.55kg/m2, in obese group is 26.81 ± 1.45 kg/m2, and in controls is 21.04 ± 1.26 kg/m2. The (mean ± SD) NC in overweight group is 35.37 ± 1.95, in obese group is 38.26 ± 3.04, and in controls is 33.65 ± 1.40. NC is significantly more in obese and overweight groups compared to controls and also in obese group compared to overweight group.

Conclusion: From the above results and discussion, we conclude that NC can be used as an alternative parameter to assess obesity.

Key words: Obesity; Neck Circumference; Body Mass Index


 
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Manik KA, Joice PPS, Jagadal IA. Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2021; 11(7): 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021


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Manik KA, Joice PPS, Jagadal IA. Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2021; 11(7): 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



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Manik KA, Joice PPS, Jagadal IA. Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2021), [cited March 14, 2024]; 11(7): 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



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Manik, K. A., Joice, . P. P. S. & Jagadal, . I. A. (2021) Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 11 (7), 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



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Manik, Khaleel Ahmed, P P Sheela Joice, and Imran A Jagadal. 2021. Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 11 (7), 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



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Manik, Khaleel Ahmed, P P Sheela Joice, and Imran A Jagadal. "Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 11 (2021), 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Manik, Khaleel Ahmed, P P Sheela Joice, and Imran A Jagadal. "Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 11.7 (2021), 693-696. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Manik, K. A., Joice, . P. P. S. & Jagadal, . I. A. (2021) Can neck circumference predict obesity in accordance with body mass index. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 11 (7), 693-696. doi:10.5455/njppp.2021.11.01037202109022021