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INDICE LONGUEUR MEMBRE INFERIEUR [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biometrics
CONT

LLI [leg length index] measured at childhood can be used to predict the OwOb [overweight and obesity] risk in adolescents. However, the underlying mechanism is unclear and further study is needed. Mother's BMI [body mass index] and smoking status can modify childhood LLI.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biométrie
CONT

L'ILMIde longeur du membre inférieur mesuré pendant l'enfance peut servir à prédire le risque d'embonpoint et d'obésité à l'adolescence. Toutefois, le mécanisme sous-jacent n'est pas clair et d'autres études sont nécessaires. L'IMCde masse corporel et le tabagisme de la mère peuvent influencer l'ILMI chez l'enfant.

Spanish

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