Body roundness index linked to increased odds of asthma in children, teens
Among children and adolescents, a higher body roundness index (BRI) is associated with increased odds of current asthma, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Annals of Human Biology.
A recent study published in the Annals of Human Biology suggests a connection between body roundness index (BRI) and the prevalence of asthma among children and adolescents. Conducted by Tingqiaonan Chen and colleagues from Jinhua Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital in China, the research analyzed data from 28,789 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, ages 6 to 20.
BRI is determined by waist circumference and height. The findings indicate that higher BRI is associated with a greater likelihood of current asthma, with an odds ratio of 1.233. Additionally, a nonlinear relationship was observed between BRI and current asthma. When adjusted for other factors, BRI and body mass index z score exhibited similar ability to predict asthma risk.
However, the cross-sectional design of the study limits the ability to draw causal conclusions. The authors conclude that central adiposity, as represented by BRI, may be a relevant anthropometric factor contributing to pediatric asthma burden.
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