Neck circumference and excess weight: proposal of cutoff points for Brazilian adolescents.

CONCLUSION: The cutoff points for NC found in this study showed good sensitivity and specificity to identify excess weight in Brazilian adolescents and can be used as a reference in epidemiological studies.
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Source: Jornal de Pediatria - April 18, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Folmann AG, Wolf VLW, Roman EP, Guerra-Júnior G Tags: J Pediatr (Rio J) Source Type: research