Validating prediction equations for mid-arm circumference measurements in adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2001-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accurate measurement of blood pressure (BP) requires choosing an appropriate BP cuff size.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to examine the validity of regression equations to predict mid-arm circumference (mid-AC) using 2001-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey height and weight data.

Methods

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey uses a complex multistage probability sample design to represent the civilian, noninstitutionalized US resident population. The sample consisted of 29 745 participants aged 20 years and older.

Results

For both men and women, the correlations between the predicted and measured mid-AC values were as follows: r=0.91 and 0.92, P<0.001, respectively. For both sexes, the difference between the

SUBMITTER: Nwankwo T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7470227 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature