Guideline for anthropometric examination of adults
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2025.1-81.21Keywords:
anthropometric parameters, body circumferences, obesityAbstract
According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes in 44-57% of cases, ischemic heart disease in 17-23%, arterial hypertension in 17%, and other known pathologies. Estimates suggest that obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular mortality by four times and cancer-related mortality by two times [31].In this context, the current guideline provides a practical synthesis of key methods for assessing nutritional status and body composition, with applicability in clinical practice. It describes standardized techniques for direct measurements, relevant body circumferences, as well as indirect methods for estimating body composition. The guideline includes an updated table of the most commonly used anthropometric indices, highlighting their utility in obesity screening and cardiovascular risk prediction. The information is based on international recommendations and accompanied by validated clinical thresholds.This document aims to serve as a reference tool for clinicians in performing anthropometric assessments of adults within the context of cardiometabolic risk evaluation.
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