Young Turkish Adults Show a Continuing Positive Secular Change of Height But an Alarming Increase of Overweight in Males: Pilot Study for the Initiation of Updated Growth Charts.
O Bayrak Demirel, C Koc, N M Sukur, A D Kardelen, M Yildiz, S Poyrazoglu, F Bas, J M Wit, F Darendeliler
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Abstract
Objective: Turkish growth reference charts are based on 1989-2002 data. Globally, positive secular trends in height have been observed, and updating growth charts every 20 years is recommended. Additionally, obesity is a rising health issue worldwide. This study investigates if there has been a further increase in young Turkish adults' mean height and BMI compared to previous national data (TK2002) and Turkish-origin young adults in the Netherlands. It also explores the association between adult height and BMI with socioeconomic status (SES) and geographical region.
Methods: This cross-sectional study (2023-2024) included 217 females and 248 males, aged 18-26, voluntarily recruited from Istanbul University, representing all regions of Turkey. Height, weight, and SES were recorded. The top two SES groups were combined for analysis.
Results: Sample distribution aligned with Turkey's regional population distribution. Mean height was 1.8 cm taller in females (p=0.003) and males (p<0.001) compared to TK2002, and also taller (2.3 and 0.5 cm, respectively, p<0.001 and p=0.03) than in NL2009. BMI was significantly higher in males than in TK2002 and NL2009 (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Final height of Turkish students increased by 1.8 cm in both sexes over two decades. Males' BMI was alarmingly high (58% overweight or obese). A population growth study to generate updated growth charts from birth to young adulthood and prevention programs to reduce obesity are needed.
目的：土耳其经济增长参考图表基于1989-2002年的数据。在全球范围内，身高的长期趋势是积极的，建议每20年更新一次增长图表。此外，肥胖在世界范围内是一个日益严重的健康问题。与之前的国家数据（TK2002）和荷兰土耳其裔年轻人相比，本研究调查了土耳其年轻人的平均身高和体重指数是否进一步增加。它还探讨了成人身高和BMI与社会经济地位（SES）和地理区域之间的关系。方法：本横断面研究（2023-2024）包括217名女性和248名男性，年龄18-26岁，自愿从伊斯坦布尔大学招募，代表土耳其所有地区。记录身高、体重和SES。将前两个SES组合并分析。结果：样本分布与土耳其区域人口分布一致。女性平均身高比男性高1.8 cm (p=0.003)，男性平均身高比女性高1.8 cm （p=0.003）。男性的身体质量指数高得惊人（58%超重或肥胖）。需要进行人口增长研究，生成从出生到成年早期的最新增长图表，并制定预防计划以减少肥胖。
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The Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology (JCRPE) publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, letters, case reports and other special features related to the field of pediatric endocrinology. JCRPE is published in English by the Turkish Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Society quarterly (March, June, September, December). The target audience is physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals in all areas of pediatric endocrinology.
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