Which anthropometric indices can best estimate obesity amongst Ellisras population from childhood to young adulthood? Ellisras Longitudinal Study

Abdominal and general obesity are considered to be predisposing factors for several cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension. This study examined the most appropriate anthropometric tool for estimating obesity among Ellisras population from childhood to young adulthood. Using a crosssectional design, the study measured the anthropometric characteristics of 10,811 (aged 3 -9 years) and 14,311 children (aged 10-16 years) as well as 770 young...