Perfil antropométrico de adultos com a trissomia do cromossomo 21

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to describe the anthropometric profile of adults with T21. Methods Descriptive observational study, with 15 adults, evaluated by age group (< 30 and ≥ 30 years), of both genders, registered in an association for people with T21, in Goiânia, Goiás. Measures such as weight, height, waist and hip circumferences were collected; and anthropometric indicators: body mass and body adiposity indexes, waist-to-height and waist-to-hip ratio. The equipment used was an Omron® brand scale, an inelastic measuring tape, a Lange® brand adipometer and a portable infantometer. Results The mean age was 26 ± 5.7 years for men and 28.7 ± 7.8 years for women. With body mass and body adiposity indexes, it was observed that more than 80% of both sexes and both age groups are overweight. Regarding waist circumference, 57% of women were at increased and greatly increased risk for metabolic complications associated with obesity and 75% of men were classified as not at risk. More than 80%, in both genders and age groups, were classified as not at risk for increased waist-to-hip ratio. In the waist-to-height ratio, more than 70% of the population had a high coronary risk. Conclusion It was concluded that both women and men with T21 were overweight and had accumulated body fat, with a predisposition to metabolic complications associated with obesity, especially in the age group above 30 years and sedentary.