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What is the best way to measure abdominal circumference in obese patients?
By Tripdatabase.
Abstract
Direct evidence suggests measuring abdominal circumference using a tape measure at the midpoint between the lowest rib and iliac crest is a recommended approach in obese patients, with waist-to-height ratio offering additional insights.
Keywords
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- abdominal circumference
- obesity
- waist-to-height ratio
- waist measurement
- anthropometry
- body fat measurement
- Open access