Table 1 Summary of integrated datasets by country, detailing available data types and ancestry estimation methods, and mean values for Weight, WC (Waist Circumference), and HC (Hip Circumference).
From: Genetic ancestry influences body shape and obesity risk in Latin American populations
Country | Dataset(s) | Collection year | Sample Size (female/ male) | Mean Weight/ WC / HC | 3D Body Models | AIMs Available | Ancestry Estimation Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazil | CANDELA40 | 2014 | 1045 / 499 | 67.4 / 80.8 / 100.4 | No | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs |
Chile | CANDELA40 | 2014 | 518 / 1035 | 72.7 / 86.4 / 101.7 | No | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs |
Colombia | CANDELA40 | 2014 | 926 / 721 | 63.7 / 79.6 / 95.6 | No | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs |
México | CANDELA40 | 2014 | 954 / 632 | 72.9 / 92.2 / 106.3 | No | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs |
Perú | CANDELA40 | 2014 | 545 / 360 | 64.8 / 84.2 / 97.6 | No | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs |
Argentina | 2016 2018 2023 | 112 / 42 100 / 45 80 / 26 | 72.3 / 90.5 / 102.9 | Yes (Raíces only, N=96) | Yes | Direct estimation based on AIMs | |
Guatemala | SER 44 (2023 update) | 2024 | 116 / 0 | 58.4 / 90.4 / 100.3 | Yes | No | Assumed Native American ancestry based on documented demographic history45 |
