Nafiu et al., 2010, USA2727 Nafiu OO, Burke C, Lee J, Voepel-Lewis T, Malviya S, Tremper KK. Neck circumference as a screening measure for identifying children with high body mass index. Pediatrics. 2010; 126(2):e306-10.
|
1,102 |
37.7% |
no |
6-18 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI |
For high BMImale from 28.5 to 39.0female from 27.0 to 34.6 |
Hatipoglu et al., 2010, Turkey2424 Hatipoglu N, Mazicioglu MM, Kurtoglu S, Kendirci M. Neck circumference: an additional tool of screening overweight and obesity in childhood. Eur J Pediatr. 2010; 169(6):733-9.
|
967 |
42.7% |
N/I |
6-18 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, WC, BP |
For high BMImale from 28.0 to 38.0female from 27.0 to 34.5 |
Mazicioglu et al., 2010, Turkey1616 Mazicioglu MM, Kurtoglu S, Ozturk A, Hatipoglu N, Cicek B, Ustunbas HB. Percentiles and mean values for neck circumference in Turkish children aged 6-18 years. Acta Paediatr. 2010; 99(12):1847-53.
|
4,581 |
N/I |
yes |
6-18 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI |
Percentile curve construction |
Lou et al., 2012, China1717 Lou DH, Yin FZ, Wang R, Ma CM, Liu XL, Lu Q. Neck circumference is an accurate and simple index for evaluating overweight and obesity in Han children. Ann Hum Biol. 2012; 39(2):161-5.
|
2,847 |
36% |
yes |
7-12 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, WC |
For high BMImale from 27.4 to 31.3fem from 26.3 to 31.4 |
Phan et al., 2012, USA88 Phan TL, Maresca MM, Hossain J, Datto GA. Does body mass index accurately reflect body fat? A comparison of anthropometric measures in the longitudinal assessment of fat mass. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2012; 51(7):671-7.
|
152 |
100%
|
no |
9-18 |
no
|
Retrospective cohort |
3B |
BMI, WC, HC, EB
|
Mean NC 35.71 |
Kurtoglu et al., 2012, Turkey2525 Kurtoglu S, Hatipoglu N, Mazicioglu MM, Kondolot M. Neck circumference as a novel parameter to determine metabolic risk factors in obese children. Eur J Clin Invest. 2012; 42(6):623-30.
|
581 |
79.3% |
no |
5-18 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
MetS according to IDF, BMI, WC, HOMA-IR |
For MetSmale at 36female at 35 |
Hingorjo et al., 2012, Pakistan1818 Hingorjo MR, Qureshi MA, Mehdi A. Neck circumference as a useful marker of obesity: a comparison with body mass index and waist circumference. J Pak Med Assoc. 2012; 62(1):36-40.
|
150 |
26.6% |
no |
18-20 |
yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, WC, HC |
For high BMImale 35.5female 32 |
Guo et al., 2012, China1919 Guo X, Li Y, Sun G, Yang Y, Zheng L, Zhang X, et al. Prehypertension in children and adolescents: association with body weight and neck circumference. Intern Med. 2012; 51(1):23-7.
|
6802 |
23.1% |
Yes |
5-18 |
Yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
Pre-HBP, BMI, WC |
For pre-HBP 33.2 (p90) |
Silva et al., 2014, Brazil2626 Silva CC, Zambon MP, Vasques ACJ, Rodrigues AMB, Camilo DF, Antonio MARGM, et al. Circunferência do pescoço como um novo indicador antropométrico para predição de resistência à insulina e componentes da síndrome metabólica em adolescentes: Brazilian Metabolic Syndrome Study. Rev Paul Pediatr. 2014; 32(2):221-9.
|
260 |
50.8% |
No |
10-19 |
No
|
Cross-sectional |
4 |
IR (HOMA IR), BMI, WC, EB, components of MetS |
For IR male prepubescent 30.3 and pubescent 34.8 fem prepubescent 32 and pubescent 34.1 |
Oliveira et al., 2014, Brazil2020 Oliveira AV, Costa ACPJ, Pascoal LM, Santos LH, Chaves ES, Araújo MFM. Correlação entre indicadores antropométricos e pressão arterial de adolescentes. Texto Contexto Enferm. 2014; 23(4):995-1003.
|
260 |
N/I |
No |
10-19 |
N/I |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BP |
Direct correlation with SBP and DBP in both genders |
Gonçalves et al., 2014, Brazil2121 Gonçalves VSS, Faria ER, Franceschini SCC, Priore SE. Neck circumference as predictor of excess body fat and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents. Rev Nutr. 2014; 27(2):161-71.
|
260 |
20.4% |
Yes |
10-15 |
No
|
Cross-sectional |
4 |
WC, BP, DEXA, glycemia, insulin, lipids |
For cardiovascular risk male 30.4female 28.8 |
Katz et al., 2014, Canada2929 Katz SL, Vaccani JP, Clarke J, Hoey L, Colley RC, Barrowman NJ. Creation of a reference dataset of neck sizes in children: standardizing a potential new tool for prediction of obesity-associated diseases? BMC Pediatr. 2014; 14:159.
|
1,913 |
26.3% |
Yes |
6-17 |
Yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI and WC |
For high BMImale at 33.3female at 31.6Percentile curve construction |
Fuly et al., 2014, Brazil1515 Fuly JT, Giovaninni NP, Marcato DG, Alves ER, Sampaio JD, Moraes LI, et al. Evidence of underdiagnosis and markers of high blood pressure risk in children aged 6 to 13 years. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2014; 90(1):65-70.
|
794 |
23.6% |
No |
6-13 |
Yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
HBP |
Mean NChipertensive 28.9±3.0normotensive 27.5±2.1 |
Kuciene et al., 2015, Lithuania3131 Kuciene R, Dulskiene V, Medzioniene J. Association of neck circumference and high blood pressure in children and adolescents: a case-control study. BMC Pediatr. 2015; 15:127.
|
794 |
15.8% |
N/I
|
12-15 |
Yes |
Case-control |
3D |
HBP |
BMI and WC For pre-HBP and HBPmale 12 years: ≥ 35 / 13 years: ≥ 36 /14 -15 years: ≥ 38female 12 years: ≥ 33/13 -14 years: ≥ 3415 years: ≥ 35 |
Ferretti et al., 2015, Brazil2222 Ferretti RL, Cintra IP, Passos MA, Moraes Ferrari GL, Fisberg M. Elevated neck circumference and associated factors in adolescents. BMC Public Health. 2015; 15:208.
|
1,668 |
29.5% |
No |
10-17 |
Yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, BP |
For overweight / obesity:male 34.25 / 37.95female 31.25 / 32.65 |
Androutsus, 2012, Greece2323 Androutsos O, Grammatikaki E, Moschonis G, Roma-Giannikou E, Chrousos GP, Manios Y, et al. Neck circumference: a useful screening tool of cardiovascular risk in children. Pediatr Obes. 2012; 7(3):187-95.
|
324 |
37% |
No |
9-13 |
No
|
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, WC, HC, WC/HC, lipids, BP, IR levels and blood glucose |
Mean NCmale 30.7±2.54female 30.5±2.25 |
Coutinho, 2014, Brazil3030 Coutinho CA, Longui CA, Monte O, Conde W, Kochi C. Measurement of neck circumference and its correlation with body composition in a sample of students in São Paulo, Brazil. Horm Res Paediatr. 2014; 82(3):179-86.
|
2,794 |
35% |
No |
6-19 |
No
|
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, WC, WC/HC, EB |
Percentage curves: mean±2SD |
Nafiu, 2013, USA2828 Nafiu OO, Zepeda A, Curcio C, Prasad Y. Association of neck circumference and obesity status with elevated blood pressure in children. J Hum Hypertens. 2014; 28(4):263-8.
|
1,058 |
37.7% |
No |
6-18 |
Yes |
Cross-sectional |
4 |
BMI, CI, WC/H, BP |
P90, nutritional status: normal weight 33.6±3.2/overweight 34.9±3.7/obese 36.7±5.2 |