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How to Simplify the Diagnostic Criteria of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents.
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Pediatrics and neonatology [Pediatr Neonatol] 2017 Apr; Vol. 58 (2), pp. 178-184. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jul 27. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: This study evaluated the feasibility and accuracy of the height-corrected definition for identifying metabolic syndrome (MS).<br />Methods: In 2006, anthropometric and biochemical measurements were assessed in a cross-sectional population-based study of 3136 Han adolescents, aged 13-17 years. MS was defined according to the definitions of Cook et al, International Diabetes Federation, and the Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association. Waist-to-height and blood pressure-to-height ratios were alternatives to waist circumference and blood pressure in the height-corrected definition.<br />Results: According to the MS definition and the height-corrected MS definition, this agreement would be classified as "very good" (National Cholesterol Education Program kappa coefficients: 0.850 in boys and 0.816 in girls; International Diabetes Federation kappa coefficients: 0.953 in boys and 0.807 in girls; Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association kappa coefficients: 0.932 in boys; p < 0.001) and "good" (Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association kappa coefficients: 0.737 in girls; p < 0.001).<br />Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that the height-corrected definition of MS is a simple, inexpensive, and accurate tool for identifying MS in Han adolescents.<br /> (Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier B.V.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2212-1692
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatrics and neonatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27543380
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2016.03.008