Prevalence of thinness, overweight, obesity and central obesity in Finnish school-aged children: a comparison of national and international reference values

Conclusion: Our findings show that WHO overestimates the prevalence of overweight and obesity, while IOTF overrates thinness. Thus, comparing prevalence r ates between studies requires caution. The novelty of this study is the comparison of the cut-off values for overweight with central obesity. The choice of reference system affects the generalizability of the research results.
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research