A comparison of the clinical usefulness of neck circumference and waist circumference in individuals with severe obesity

Purpose/Aim: Neck circumference (NC) is an emerging anthropometric parameter that has been proposed to reflect metabolic health. The aim of the current study was to compare its clinical usefulness to waist circumference (WC) in the assessment of individuals with severe obesity. Materials and methods: A total of 255 subjects participated in the study. All anthropometric measurements were done by a single medical professional. Biochemical...