Correlação entre circunferência do pescoço e razão cintura-estatura com medidas e índices antropométricos em adultos com trissomia 21

Abstract

Objective The present study aimed to assess whether there is a correlation between neck circumference and waist-to-height ratio with other measurements and anthropometric indices in adults with T21. Method Adults with Down Syndrome registered in the activities of Associação Down de Goiás were evaluated. Anthropometric measurements were evaluated and then the anthropometric indices were calculated. The correlation between neck circumference and waist-to-height ratio with other anthropometric indices was evaluated. Results The study included 15 individuals with T21, aged 18 to 38 years, 47% female and 53% male. According to neck circumference, 86% of women were overweight, which also occurred for 88% of men. Regarding the waist-to-height ratio, it was observed that 71% of the women and 88% of the men had an increased cardiometabolic risk. Neck circumference correlated significantly, positively and moderately with waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and conicity index. WHtR showed a strong positive correlation with waist circumference, body mass index and body adiposity index. In the case of the conicity index, the correlation with WHR was positive and moderate. Conclusion Neck circumference and waist-to-height ratio are important parameters for assessing the nutritional status of individuals with T21 and correlated with indices used in clinical practice. However, further studies are needed to establish specific cutoff points for this public.