scholarly journals Physical Fitness, Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Blood Metabolic Profile among Young Guatemalan Adults

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (2_suppl1) ◽  
pp. S88-S97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Ramírez-Zea ◽  
Paúl Melgar ◽  
Rafael Flores ◽  
John Hoddinott ◽  
Usha Ramakrishnan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Guatemala City ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban

We assessed the distribution of several risk factors related to health: muscular strength (handgrip strength), cardiovascular endurance (step test), flexibility (sit and reach test), anthropometry and body composition, blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, lipid profile, and hemoglobin in a cohort of Guatemalan adults who were born in four rural villages between 1962 and 1977. By 2002 approximately 32% had migrated to Guatemala City or elsewhere in the country. Men are more physically fit and leaner than women. Fatness, poor physical fitness, and metabolic syndrome are highly prevalent in women living in both rural and urban areas. Risk profiles worsen with increasing age. Men who migrated to Guatemala City have lower physical fitness, greater fatness and systolic blood pressure, and worse lipid profile than men who still live in their original villages. Such a pattern was not evident in women, except that blood pressure was higher in urban women than in women who lived in their original villages.

scholarly journals May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Benin–Sub-Saharan Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_B) ◽  
pp. B24-B26
Author(s):  
Corine Houehanou ◽  
Léopold Codjo ◽  
Philippe Adjagba ◽  
Arnaud Sonou ◽  
Hugues Dohou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Antihypertensive Medication ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Hypertension constitutes a major health concern worldwide and particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative of the International Society of Hypertension for raising awareness of high blood pressure (BP). This work aims to determine the prevalence, awareness and levels of treatment and control of hypertension among adults participating in the MMM Campaign in Benin in 2019 (MMM19). A cross-sectional survey including volunteers aged ≥18 years was carried out in June 2019 in 13 rural and urban areas in Benin. BP measurement followed the MMM19 protocol. Hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥140 mmHg, or a diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg (based on the mean of the second and third readings) or taking antihypertensive medication. A total of 3637 people were screened with a female predominance (61.4%) and a mean age of 44.4 ± 16.1 years. A total of 1363 (37.5%) participants had hypertension. Of 1363 participants with hypertension: 64.5% were aware of their status and 43.9% were taking antihypertensive medication. Among 598 participants taking anti-hypertensive medication, 34.9% had controlled BP (systolic BP <140 mmHg and diastolic BP <90 mmHg). The results suggest a high prevalence of hypertension in Benin and that intensifying actions for its primary prevention, early detection and effective management should be encouraged.

scholarly journals HYPERTENSION

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 250-255
Author(s):  
Nasim Ilyas ◽  
Kashif Rahim ◽  
Azka Waqar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control

Hypertension is a common term to define a state of raised blood pressure, and theraised blood pressure is 140 mm Hg mean systolic blood pressure of and mean diastolic bloodpressure of at least 90 mm Hg. Objectives: To assess awareness about Hypertension amongpatients attending Medical OPD at THQ Hospital Hassan Abdal. Materials and Methods: A totalof 150 male, female patients belonging to both rural and urban areas attending Medical OutPatient Department at THQ Hospital Hassan Abdal using a self constructed mixed questionnaire(In English and Urdu). Results: Following findings were observed among patients attendingTHQ hospital, Hassan Abdal: Family history of HTN was found to be 49% and 26% was unawareof family history of HTN. 33% found to have diabetes, 38% were unaware of having or not.29.3% found to have HTN, 48.6% were unaware of having HTN or not. 34% of hypertensivepatients showed compliance to the anti-hypertensive treatment while (66%) showed noncompliance.60.6%, 78%, 62%, 74%, 68% considered the obesity, lack of exercise, cigarettesmoking, anxiety and high cholesterol respectively as causative factor of HTN. Excessive intakeof salt was considered by 56% as causative factor of HTN. 29% considered diabetes Mellitus ascausative factor of HTN. 42%, 31%, 46% and 34% considered the cardiac disease, renal failure,brain hemorrhage and loss vision respectively as complication of HTN. Stroke was consideredcomplication by (54%). 55%, 65%, 53% and 58% considered the regular exercise reduced saltintake, no smoking and keeping weight under-Control respectively as preventive measures ofHTN. Less than half of the respondents considered frequent use of vegetables, excessive intakeof sweets, as the preventive measures of HTN. Conclusions: The assessment of awarenessabout Hypertension among population of various areas can be beneficial in effective planningfor disease prevention and control.

scholarly journals Association of ABO, Rh blood groups systems with lipids and other anthropometric co variables as predictors of cardiovascular risk in NWFP, Pakistan

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamim Alam ◽  
Ihteshamul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Lipoprotein Metabolism ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas

Aims and Objects: The present study was carried out to find the possibility of association of lipid profile with ABO/Rh blood groups and other anthropometric co- variables as cardiovascular risk. Material and Methods: A community-based investigation was carried out on lipid profiles and blood groups of selected population of rural and urban areas of Peshawar. NWFP on total of 1304 subjects out of which 548 were females and 756 were males. Age ranged from 16-75 years. Due emphasis was laid in the study on anthropometric parameters (age, height, body weight and body mass index) blood pressure and dietary parameters. Results: Blood grouping revealed distribution of various blood groups in the order of their predominance being B>O>A>AB. The Rh- positive subjects were 94.6% of the total. Sex wise analysis of anthropometric data, blood pressure including pulse rate and lipid profiles prior to partitioning by Rh factor revealed only sporadic significant differences among the various ABO blood phenotypes. When the ABO phenotypes were partitioned according to Rh factor and gender, substantially more significant Rh factor associated differences were seen among the ABO phenotypes. Conclusion: Most of the lipid profile parameters for the sample do not provide enough evidence of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular risk. The A and A B Phenotypes show lesser long term risk if any. The B and 0 phenotypes have relatively higher tendency of adverse lipid/lipoprotein metabolism and hence invite greater attention from therapeutic point of view. There is no evidence of predisposition of phenotype A as a co marker of risk of cardiovascular disorders.

scholarly journals Vitamin A status and body composition in Mexican lactating women from rural and urban areas using the stable isotope “dose to the mother” technique (645.11)

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Lopez‐Teros ◽  
Ana Teresa Limón‐Miró ◽  
Rosa Consuelo Villegas‐Valle ◽  
Lesley Evelyn Antúnez‐Román ◽  
Orlando Tortoledo‐Ortiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Stable Isotope ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Vitamin A Status ◽  
Rural And Urban

scholarly journals May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Mauritius

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_B) ◽  
pp. B101-B103
Author(s):  
Sudhirsen Kowlessur ◽  
Bhoosun Ori ◽  
Jaysing Heecharan ◽  
Xin Xia ◽  
Neil R Poulter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Temporary Solution ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Hypertension is a growing burden worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.13 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative of the International Society of Hypertension aimed at raising awareness of high blood pressure (BP) and to act as a temporary solution to the lack of screening programmes worldwide. We provide the results of the 2019 MMM (MMM19) edition in Mauritius. This cross-sectional survey of participants aged ≥ 18 years was carried out in May 2019. Hypertension was defined as systolic BP of at least 140 mmHg or diastolic BP of at least 90 mmHg or in those on antihypertensive medication. Blood pressure measurement and statistical analysis followed the standard MMM protocol. Screening was conducted by the Non-Communicable Diseases and Health Promotion Unit, which is under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, mainly in workplaces and community centres, in both rural and urban areas across Mauritius. Of the 8262 individuals screened, after multiple imputations, 950 (14%) had untreated hypertension. May Measurement Month 2019 was the largest BP screening campaign undertaken in Mauritius. These results suggest that MMM19 is useful in the identification of potential patients with raised BP.

scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome in Iranian Youths: A Population-Based Study on Junior and High Schools Students in Rural and Urban Areas

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Ahmadi ◽  
Mojgan Gharipour ◽  
Fatemeh Nouri ◽  
Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban

Aim. The present population-based study aimed to assess prevalence of metabolic syndrome and itsrelated components in Iranian youth in the different sex, age, and residential subgroups.Method. Overall, 1039 junior high school and 953 high school students were selected using multistage random sampling. Fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels were determined. Trained individuals measured waist circumference and blood pressure. Subjects with MetS were selected according to two definitions provided by the IDF and de Ferranti.Results. Among girls in intervention area, hypertriglyceridemia was more prevalent in rural than in urban areas using IDF definition. Significant differences were observed between boys in rural and urban areas regarding some components of metabolic syndrome including hypertriglyceridemia and high waist circumference. Besides, boys who are residents in urban areas had higher blood pressure, as well as higher waist circumference, than boys in rural areas.Conclusion. Our youth population is at significant risk of developing metabolic syndrome, and the pattern of this phenomenon seems to be discrepant in boys as well as in rural and urban areas probably due to the different lifestyle aspects, genetic factors, and racial differences.

scholarly journals Physical fitness in children and adolescents in rural and urban areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Blerim Sylejmani ◽  
Nazim Myrtaj ◽  
Arben Maliqi ◽  
Seryozha Gontarev ◽  
Georgi Georgiev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban

scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONG STUDENTS AGED 10-12 YEARS IN ALBANIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Rovena Elmazi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Fitness Indicators ◽  
Physical Skills

One of the major problems of Albania in this day and age is sedentary life characterizing children, a phenomenon which is observed in this age group in most parts of the world. However, the factors leading to this phenomenon in Albania seem to be of a different nature, as compared to those responsible in most developed countries. In general, a number of factors, such as lack of sports facilities, low economic development of the country and other social factors hinder the participation in physical activity and sport of young children living in rural and urban areas in Albania. While in urban areas technological advance also amounts to some extent to fewer and fewer children engaging in physical activities and sports in urban areas. The study aimed to assess anthropometric and physical skills development of students aged 10-12 years living in rural and urban areas of Albania, and further examine the indicators obtained in order to study how these two groups of children compare to each other. The data gathered through this study are indispensable in revealing the level of obesity, physical preparation and identifying talented athletes. 641 students coming from the primary and secondary school systems were subjected to standard anthropometric measurements (weight/height/BMI) and standard physical fitness tests (push-up, high jump, long jump, horizontal stretch, 30m dash, shuttle run 112 m). Based on BMI standards for children of this age group, it can be observed that children living in rural areas demonstrate a growth in body mass which is within the optimal range level for both boys and girls. Even the physical fitness indicators tested speak for a bigger development of children coming from rural areas as compared to their peers living in the city.

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