Table 2

Physical examination variables measured in RODAM

ThemesMeasuresInstrument
Anthropometrics

  • 1. Weight

  • 2. Height and trunk

  • 3. Waist circumference

  • 4. Hip circumference

  • 5. Body fat (Bio Impedance Analysis)

  • 1. SECA 877

  • 2. SECA 217

  • 3. Measuring tape

  • 4. Measuring tape

  • 5. BODYSTAT 1500 MDD analyser for BIA

Blood pressureSystolic and diastolic blood pressure, measured 3 times in a sitting position after at least 5 min restThe Microlife WatchBP home
Ankle-Brachial IndexAnkle-Brachial Index, measured in a supine position after at least 10 min restThe Microlife WatchBP Office ABI

  • RODAM, Research on Obesity and Diabetes among African Migrants.