Performance of mid‐upper arm circumference to identify adolescents with obesity and metabolic syndrome: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2018 analysis
Authors' conclusion
MUAC was a good indicator of both obesity and metabolic syndrome, with higher accuracy in girls.
Study context
- Population
- US adolescents aged 12–19, NHANES 2011–20182,665 females
- Participants
- 5,496 adolescents
- Comparison
- Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) for identifying obesity and metabolic syndrome, boys vs girls
- Girlsn = 2,665
- Outcome
- Diagnostic performance (AUC, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, likelihood ratios) of MUAC in identifying obesity and metabolic syndrome
Methodological detailscross-sectional, NHANES 2011–2018
- Cross-sectional
- NHANES 2011–2018
Performance
As reported in the abstract
AUC of MUAC for identifying obesity
| Test or model | AUC | Optimal cut-off | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 0.69 | 28.3 cm | 64.8% | 85.5% |
| Girls | 0.86 | 30.8 cm | 67.9% | 90.1% |
AUC
Boys0.69
Girls0.86
Optimal cut-off
Boys28.3 cm
Girls30.8 cm
Sensitivity
Boys64.8%
Girls67.9%
Specificity
Boys85.5%
Girls90.1%
Further findings
Prevalence of obesity
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome
| Outcome | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| AUC of MUAC for identifying metabolic syndrome | ||
| AUC | 0.91 | 0.87 |
Original publication
Performance of mid‐upper arm circumference to identify adolescents with obesity and metabolic syndrome: NHANES 2011–2018 analysis. Pediatr Obes. Published 6 February 2024. doi:10.
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