Study of blood pressure and blood sugar levels in adolescence and comparison with body mass index

Conclusion: The adolescents seem to have become heavier owing to environmental influences on growth patterns. So, a consideration should be given to shift the cut-offs for overweight and obesity to higher BMI percentiles if recent growth charts are to be followed. Adolescents with a BMI above the 95 th percentile (obese) are most likely to have obesity-related health risks.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Sciences - February 19, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ashwin BoradeGauri Shashank KadamGayatri BhideRam Dhongade Source Type: research