Anthropometry and body composition of school children in Bahrain

CONCLUSIONS:Current study findings for BMI as well as skin fold thicknesses suggest an increased trend toward adiposity among Bahraini adolescents, especially in girls, which puts this age group at a high risk of adult obesity and its consequences. A need for urgent intervention programs is emphasized.
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research