Correlation between Body Mass Index and Age at Menarche
Abstract: The decline of age
at menarche has been reported in several countries, it occurred because of
genetic, ethnic, and socioeconomic improvement in nutritional status and
environment. The improvement of nutritional status has occurred globally all
over the world including in Indonesia. One of the measuring tools in
nutritional status is body mass index (BMI). The objective of the study was to
assess the correlation between BMI and age at menarche.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among girls aged 9–15
years old in Jatinangor, from May–November 2013. The sample of this study was
chosen with cluster random sampling. Age at menarche information was collected
through a questionnaire. Body mass index was calculated from measurement of
body weight and height. Data was analyzed using Spearman correlation test.
Results: Out of three hundred and sixty nine subjects participating in
this study, sixty seven were included in the inclusive criteria. According to
the classification of BMI of underweight, normal, overweight, and obese, there
were 1, 55, 8, and 3 persons, respectively. Mean of BMI was 19.04 and mean age
at menarche was 12.72 years, which showed a non significant result (r=-0.013;
p= 0.458).
Conclusions: Age at menarche was not correlated with BMI.
Author: Atika Primandina
Putri, Yulia Sofiatin, R. M. Ryadi Fadil, Hadyana Sukandar, Nugroho Harry
Susanto, Anggraini Widjadjakusuma, Lulu Eva Rakhmilla, Lola Ilona
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg150322
