Anthropometric indices in singleton term neonates and their possible value in predicting some metabolic problems: a preliminary study

We studied possible sources of variations in selected anthropometric indices and their relationship to neonatal metabolic problems in seventy-four singleton neonates born at an approximate gestation of 40 weeks, by selected anthropometry. There were significant differences particularly in values obt...

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Published inAfrican journal of medicine and medical sciences Vol. 26; no. 3-4; p. 171
Main Authors Nte, A, Eneh, A U, Peterside, I E, Oruamabo, R S, Ebong, D W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nigeria 01.09.1997
Subjects
Anthropometry - methods
Arm - anatomy & histology
Asphyxia Neonatorum - diagnosis
Birth Weight
Case-Control Studies
Discriminant Analysis
Female
Humans
Hypoglycemia - diagnosis
Infant, Newborn
Male
Metabolic Diseases - diagnosis
Neonatal Screening - methods
Nigeria
Polycythemia - diagnosis
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Thorax - anatomy & histology
Nigeria
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Summary:We studied possible sources of variations in selected anthropometric indices and their relationship to neonatal metabolic problems in seventy-four singleton neonates born at an approximate gestation of 40 weeks, by selected anthropometry. There were significant differences particularly in values obtained for birth weight, mid upper arm circumference, chest circumference and the Ponderal Index. At the moment it is not possible to set discriminant values on any of the anthropometric indices as this will require a much larger sample size, however the authors believe that the use of anthropometry in predicting metabolic problems in neonates has some potential and serial measurements of particularly chest circumference, mid upper arm circumference and the Ponderal Index could form the basis of future studies.
ISSN:0309-3913