Περίληψη:
Objective: To describe anthropometric characteristics of participants of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). Design: A cross-sectional analysis of baseline data of a European prospective cohort study. Subjects: This analysis includes study populations from 25 centres in nine European countries. The British populations comprised both a population-based and a 'health-conscious' group. The analysis was restricted to 83 178 men and 163 851 women aged 50-64 years, this group being represented in all centres. Methods: Anthropometric examinations were undertaken by trained observers using standardised methods and included measurements of weight, height, and waist and hip circumferences. In the 'health-conscious' group (UK), anthropometric measures were predicted from self-reports. Results: Except in the 'health-conscious' group (UK) and in the French centres, mean body mass index (BMI) exceeded 25.0 kg m-2. The prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg m-2) varied from 8% to 40% in men, and from 5% to 53% in women, with high prevalences (>25%) in the centres from Spain, Greece, Ragusa and Naples (Italy) and the lowest prevalences (<10%) in the French centres and the 'health-conscious' group (UK). The prevalence of a large waist circumference or a high waist-to-hip ratio was high in centres from Spain, Greece, Ragusa and Naples (Italy) and among women from centres in Germany and Bilthoven (The Netherlands). Conclusions: Anthropometric measures varied considerably within the EPIC population. These data provide a strong base for further investigation of anthropometric measures in relation to the risk of chronic diseases, especially cancer.
Συγγραφείς:
Haftenberger, M.
Lahmann, P.H.
Panico, S.
Gonzalez, C.A.
Seidell, J.C.
Boeing, H.
Giurdanella, M.C.
Krogh, V.
Bueno-De-Mesquita, H.B.
Peeters, P.H.M.
Skeie, G.
Hjartåker, A.
Rodriguez, M.
Quirós, J.R.
Berglund, G.
Janlert, U.
Khaw, K.T.
Spencer, E.A.
Overvad, K.
Tjønneland, A.
Clavel-Chapelon, F.
Tehard, B.
Miller, A.B.
Klipstein-Grobusch, K.
Benetou, V.
Kiriazi, G.
Riboli, E.
Slimani, N.
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
adult; anthropometry; article; body distribution; body fat; body height; body mass; body weight; cancer; cancer risk; chronic disease; cohort analysis; controlled study; data analysis; Europe; female; health status; hip; human; major clinical study; male; methodology; nutrition; obesity; population research; prediction; prevalence; priority journal; prospective study; risk assessment; self report; sex ratio; standardization, Adipose Tissue; Anthropometry; Body Constitution; Body Weight; Europe; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obesity; Prevalence; Prospective Studies
