Validity of reported parental height in outpatient growth clinics in Buenos Aires city

Lejarraga, Horacio; Laspuir, M.; Adamo, Paula

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“…In those reports that had data on men, 29 studies reported that height was overestimated (range 0.1 cm−5.0 cm) and in two it was underestimated (32,44) (mean error of −1.3 cm and −0.7 cm respectively). Two studies (28,37) had mixed results. LeJarraga (28) examined parents of children attending growth clinics and found that parents in private clinics overestimated their height, while those from public clinics tended to slightly underestimate their height.…”

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“…Two studies (28,37) had mixed results. LeJarraga (28) examined parents of children attending growth clinics and found that parents in private clinics overestimated their height, while those from public clinics tended to slightly underestimate their height. Chor’s (37) study of bank employees found no difference between the self‐reported and measured values.…”

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A comparison of direct vs. self‐report measures for assessing height, weight and body mass index: a systematic review

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Obesity is a rapidly increasing public health problem, with surveillance most often based on self-reported values of height and weight. We conducted a systematic review to determine what empirical evidence exists regarding the agreement between objective (measured) and subjective (reported) measures in assessing height, weight and body mass index (BMI). Five electronic databases were searched to identify observational and experimental studies on adult populations over the age of 18. Searching identified 64 citations that met the eligibility criteria and examined the relationship between self-reported and directly measured height or weight. Overall, the data show trends of under-reporting for weight and BMI and over-reporting for height, although the degree of the trend varies for men and women and the characteristics of the population being examined. Standard deviations were large indicating that there is a great deal of individual variability in reporting of results. Combining the results quantitatively was not possible because of the poor reporting of outcomes of interest. Accurate estimation of these variables is important as data from population studies such as those included in this review are often used to generate regional and national estimates of overweight and obesity and are in turn used by decision makers to allocate resources and set priorities in health.

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A comparison of direct vs. self‐report measures for assessing height, weight and body mass index: a systematic review

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“…For instance, the assessment of diabetes and hypertension was based on self-reports; height and weight were also selfreported possibly resulting in misclassification. [46][47][48][49][50][51] Nevertheless, many population surveys, including surveys in high-income countries such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 11 in the US, rely on self-reported measures for the surveillance of risk factors. In addition, these data from a large urban area may not be generalizable to less-urban or rural areas.…”

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Social Patterning of Chronic Disease Risk Factors in a Latin American City

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Most studies of socioeconomic status (SES) and chronic disease risk factors have been conducted in high-income countries, and most show inverse social gradients. Few studies examine these patterns in lower- or middle-income countries. Using cross-sectional data from a 2005 national risk factor survey in Argentina (a middle-income country), we investigated the associations of individual- and area-level SES with chronic disease risk factors (body mass index [BMI], hypertension, and diabetes) among residents of Buenos Aires. Associations of risk factors with income and education were estimated after adjusting for age, sex (except in sex-stratified models), and the other socioeconomic indicators. BMI and obesity were inversely associated with education and income for women, but not for men (e.g., mean differences in BMI for lowest versus highest education level were 1.55 kg/m2, 95%CI = 0.72-2.37 in women and 0.17 kg/m2, 95%CI = -0.72-1.06 in men). Low education and income were also associated with increased odds of hypertension diagnosis in all adults (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.48, 95%CI = 0.99-2.20 and AOR = 1.50, 95%CI = 0.99-2.26 for the lowest compared to the highest education and income categories, respectively). Lower education was strongly associated with increased odds of diabetes diagnosis (AOR = 4.12, 95%CI = 1.85-9.18 and AOR = 2.43, 95%CI = 1.14-5.20 for the lowest and middle education categories compared to highest, respectively). Area-level education also showed an inverse relationship with BMI and obesity; these results did not vary by sex as they did at the individual level. This cross-sectional study of a major urban area provides some insight into the global transition with a trend toward concentrations of risk factors in poorer populations.

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“…Parental heights were measured where possible, but otherwise obtained by report from parents. Reported heights are less accurate than measured height, because subjects commonly overestimate their own and their spouses’ heights 19. The effect of this bias is reduced by converting midparental height to a z score.…”

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Growth of long term survivors of liver transplantation

Viner

Forton

Cole

et al. 1999

Archives of Disease in Childhood

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Objective-To assess growth in survivors of liver transplantation. Study design-Growth was studied in 105 children up to seven years after liver transplantation. Results-At transplantation, mean height standard deviation score (zH) was −1.22 but 19% of patients were severely growth retarded (height below 0.4th centile). Growth and pubertal retardation were seen in the first six months after liver transplantation. Significant catch up in growth and puberty continued for more than five years. At five years, mean zH was −0.95 and at seven years −0.84. The mean zH of patients at final height was −0.55. zH at six months was predicted by zH and bilirubin at the time of transplantation and prednisolone dose at six months. At four years, zH was predicted by zH at the time of transplantation and the cumulative prednisolone dose. There was no association between zH and age at transplantation, sex, or diagnosis, although those with biliary atresia and those undergoing transplantation under 2 years of age showed more initial growth delay and subsequent catch up. Average age at menarche was 14.2 years. Conclusions-The mean height of the group to have reached final height after liver transplantation was on the 27th centile. Those transplanted earlier in childhood are likely to achieve more normal final heights. High steroid dose, poor liver function, and retransplantation are associated with poorer height outcomes. Persisting severe short stature is largely confined to children with severely retarded growth at the time of transplantation. Transient delay in puberty and menarche occur early after transplantation, although appropriate pubertal progress is resumed after two to three years. (Arch Dis Child 1999;80:235-240)

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Validity of reported parental height in outpatient growth clinics in Buenos Aires city

Cited by 9 publications

References 9 publications

A comparison of direct vs. self‐report measures for assessing height, weight and body mass index: a systematic review

A comparison of direct vs. self‐report measures for assessing height, weight and body mass index: a systematic review

Social Patterning of Chronic Disease Risk Factors in a Latin American City

Growth of long term survivors of liver transplantation

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