Table 4.
Estimates from multivariate Poisson regression models for excess adiposity acoording to pubertal development stages in females (8–14 years old), Florianópolis, SC, South of Brazil, 2007
| Pubertal development stages in females | Σ skinfoldc Z score - percentile > = 85 | Waist circumference Z score - percentile > = 85 | Tricipital skinfold Z score - percentile > = 85 | Calf skinfold Z score - percentile > = 85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted prevalence ratio (CI 95%)ab | ||||
| Early | 1.92 (0.89; 4,13) | 2.18 (1.04; 4.57) | 1.74 (0.88; 3.44) | 1.96 (1.00; 3.85) |
| Normal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Late | 0.58 (0.28; 1.21) | 0.61 (0.29; 1.26) | 0.58 (0.33; 1.02) | 0.91 (0.42; 1.97) |
aConfidence interval of 95%
bAdjusted for maternal BMI, active commuting, age, birth weight, school type and interaction between maternal BMI and school type using Poisson regression models
cSum of tricipital, subescapular, suprailiac and calf skinfold thickness