小児期の肥満判定に用いる体格指数(BMI,Rohrer指数)の問題点(東京女子医科大学東医療センター小児科開局40周年記念論文集)

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We calculated BMI and the Rohrer index in 5-17 years old children boys and girls with standard weights for height using data from the School Health Statistical Research Report of the Ministry of Education in 2000.The results are also expressed using as growth charts. BMI values for boys 6 to 14 years old and girls 6 to 13 years old with standard weights for height gradually increased as they became taller at the same age. The Rohrer index value of boys with standard weights for height gradually decreased from 5 to 13 years of age. For those over about 13 years of age, the Rohrer index value increased. The Rohrer index value increases as they become shorter at the same age. Furthermore in girls older than 13 years, changes in the Rohrer index value show the same pattern as that in boys. For the reasons mentioned above, it is not suitable for BMI or the Rohrer index to be used as an indicator for defining childhood obesity, especially for observing the course of an individual obese child.
東京女子医科大学の論文
2007-05-31