The consistency of adiposity ranking in the Singaporean Chinese young adult population, using body mass index (BMI) and triceps skinfold (TSF) is investigated; and the need for population‐specific standards of adiposity explored. TSF, weight and height were measured in 228 Singaporean Chinese, aged 17–21 years. The correlation coefficient between triceps skinfold and BMI was highly significant: 0.76 for males and 0.64 for females (p < 0.001). However, while mean and median values of BMI were lower than U.S. reference data, corresponding summary measures of TSF were higher. Our data suggest a need for investigating ethnic differences in the various measures of obesity and their health significance; and for developing local standards of obesity.
Ecology of Food and Nutrition
Volume 30, 1993 - Issue 1
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