Association between body adiposity index and cardiovascular risk factors in teachers

Abstract Body adiposity index (BAI) is a relatively recent evaluation method for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity, which takes into account simple measures. The aim of this study was to verify the association between BAI and cardiovascular risk factors in teachers. A cross-sectional study was...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de cineantropometria & desempenho humano Vol. 22
Main Authors: Oliveira, Renata Aparecida Rodrigues de, Moreira, Osvaldo Costa, Mota Júnior, Rômulo José, Marins, João Carlos Bouzas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2020
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Summary:Abstract Body adiposity index (BAI) is a relatively recent evaluation method for the diagnosis of overweight and obesity, which takes into account simple measures. The aim of this study was to verify the association between BAI and cardiovascular risk factors in teachers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 495 teachers from the city of Viçosa-MG. BAI, body mass index (BMI), abdominal circumference (AC), waist-to-hip ratio (WtHR), body fat percentage (%BF), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting glucose, total cholesterol and triglycerides were evaluated. Associations between BAI (independent variable) and other variables (dependent variable) were evaluated through simple linear regression. Of the total participants, 32.12% presented high BAI and higher anthropometric, blood pressure and biochemical values (p<0.05). Higher percentage of high BAI was observed among men and with advancing age. Linear regression analysis showed positive association between BAI and other anthropometric measurements (p<0.001), with glucose (R²=0.024; p=0.001) and total cholesterol (R²=0.028; p<0.001). BAI was positively associated with the other anthropometric measures (BMI, %BF, AC and WtHR), and with the glucose and total cholesterol of evaluated teachers. Higher BAI was observed among men and with advancing age. Resumo O índice de adiposidade corporal (IAC) é um método relativamente recente de avaliação para o diagnóstico do sobrepeso e obesidade, que leva em consideração medidas simples. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre IAC e fatores de risco cardiovasculares em professores. Foi realizado um estudo transversal em 495 professores da cidade de Viçosa-MG. Avaliou-se o IAC, índice de massa corporal (IMC), circunferência abdominal (CA), relação cintura-quadril (RCQ), percentual de gordura corporal (%GC), pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica, glicemia de jejum, colesterol total e triglicerídeos. Avaliaram-se as associações entre o IAC (variável independente) e demais variáveis (variável dependente) através da regressão linear simples. Do total de avaliados, 32,12% apresentaram o IAC elevado, com estes apresentando maiores valores antropométricos, pressóricos e bioquímicos (p<0,05). Pode-se observar maior porcentagem de IAC elevada entre os homens e com o avançar da idade. A análise de regressão linear mostrou associação positiva entre o IAC e as demais medidas antropométricas (p<0,001), com a glicose (R²=0,024; p=0,001) e colesterol total (R²=0,028; p <0,001). O IAC apresentou associação positiva com as demais medidas antropométricas (IMC, %GC, CA e RCQ), e com a glicose e colesterol total dos professores avaliados. Pode-se observar maior IAC entre os homens e com o avançar da idade.
ISSN:1415-8426
1980-0037
1980-0037
DOI:10.1590/1980-0037.2020v22e59010