Bioelectrical impedance measurement of subcutaneous fat thickness using apparent resistivity

Kouichiro Murakami, Takanori Uchiyama

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Abstract

Measurements of subcutaneous fat thickness provide valuable information regarding human health. In previous studies, subcutaneous fat thickness was estimated by bioelectrical impedance; however, this method required sophisticated equipment and analysis. The objective of this study was to develop a simple method to determine subcutaneous fat thickness using apparent resistivity. A single-frequency 50-kHz bipolar pulse was applied to a tetrapolar electrode, while steady-state pulses were used to determine the apparent resistivity. Subcutaneous fat thickness was determined using ultrasound tomography. We obtained a linear correlation of R = 0.916 between subcutaneous fat thickness and apparent resistivity from measurements at 20 sites on a human anterior thigh. The obtained regression equation suggests that subcutaneous fat thickness can be estimated using the apparent resistivity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Special Topic Conference on ITAB, 2007
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages210-212
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781424418688
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Jan 1
Event6th International Special Topic Conference on ITAB, 2007 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 2007 Nov 82007 Nov 11

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE/EMBS Region 8 International Conference on Information Technology Applications in Biomedicine, ITAB

Other

Other6th International Special Topic Conference on ITAB, 2007
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period07/11/807/11/11

Keywords

  • Apparent resistivity
  • Bioelectrical impedance
  • Subcutaneous fat thickness
  • Wenner method

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering(all)
  • Computer Science(all)

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