Accuracy of Neck Circumference to Detect Overweight and Obese Among High School Students in Quezon City

Waida  D. Datuin,; Cathy  Bueno,; Eve  G. Fernandez,

Accuracy of Neck Circumference to Detect Overweight and Obese Among High School Students in Quezon City

Waida D. Datuin | Cathy Bueno | Eve G. Fernandez

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Central obesity is related to cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders. The aim of this study was to get neck circumference cut offs which can be used to identity overweight and obese adolescents for both genders. It will also investigate if there is significant correlation between neck circumference (NC), waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI).

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