The accuracy of neck circumference for assessing overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Context: Neck circumference (NC) has been suggested as an alternative measure to screen for excess body weight.Objective: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the accuracy of neck circumference (NC) as a measure for assessing overweight and obesity in both sexes in different age groups.Methods: Detailed individual search strategies were developed for each of the following bibliographic databases: Cochrane, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science...