Purpose This study tested the predictive accuracy of the Jackson et al. skinfold (SKF)
equations (sigma7SKF and sigma3SKF), a multi-site near-infrared interactance (NIR) …

Background The poor reliability of traditional screening tools to identify a potentially difficult
airway makes the difficult laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation rate remains at 1.5–13 …

This article reviews data concerning the prevalence, causes, and consequences of obesity
among African American women. It shows that approximately 50% of adult African American …

Background: Most predictive equations currently used to assess percentage body fat (% BF)
were derived from persons in industrialized Western societies. Objective: We developed …

Background The introduction of HAART has initially improved the quality of life (QoL) of HIV-
positive (HIV+) patients, however body fat redistribution (BFR) and metabolic disorders …

Background Body composition estimates using skinfold thickness are common in field
settings and can provide a reasonably accurate measure when more advanced technology …

Differences in body composition between black and white women have been well
established. Black women have more bone and muscle mass, but less fat, as a percentage …

The aim of this study was to determine whether quantity of fat is different across the central
(ie, android, trunk) and peripheral (ie, arm, leg, and gynoid) regions among young African …

It is well established that visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is associated with increased
morbidity and mortality in white women. In a recent study, we found that African American …

A short overview is given on the most important analytical body composition methods.
Principles of the methods and advantages and limitations of the methods are discussed also …