scholarly journals Popularity and knowledge concerning complications of body modifications among young adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-73
Author(s):  
Joanna Pekar ◽  
Justyna Skolarczyk ◽  
Dawid Łabądź ◽  
Katarzyna Chrobok ◽  
Barbara Nieradko-Iwanicka
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Piercing ◽  
Permanent Change ◽  
Ear Piercing ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Body Modifications

Abstract Introduction. Body modifications are practices leading to transient or permanent change of various parts of human body. The most popular forms of body modifications are tattooing and piercing. Aim. The aim of the study is to determine the frequency of the most popular body modifications (tattoos and piercing) among young adults aged 18-32 years and to collect and analyze their opinions concerning body modifications and to determine their knowledge about the complications during these procedures. Material and methods. The study was conducted in February 2017 among 251 individuals: 146 females (58.17%) and 105 males (41.83%). An original questionnaire was used. It consisted of questions about body modifications. Researchers recorded body modifications the respondents have had. Participation in the study was voluntary and anonymous. Participants were randomly selected. Results were analyzed with STATISTICA 12.5 and ANOVA program; p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. The number of 23 examined individuals (10 men and 13 women) had tattoos (9.16%). The mean number of tattoos was 1.6±0.6 for women and 2±1.1 for men. As many as 128 individuals had ear piercing (51%), including 6 males and 122 females. The number of 13 people (5.18%) had piercing in places other than ears. Piercing is significantly more common than tattooing. As many as 109 individuals (43.43%) did not have tattoos or body piercing. The total number of 106 respondents (42.23%) liked tattoos, ear piercing 168 (66.93%), piercing of other parts of the body 41 (16.33%), and other body modifications 8 (3.19%) individuals. As many as 221 (88.05%) individuals claimed that they knew the complications of body modifications. Conclusions. Body modifications are popular among young adults, especially among females. The most positively assessed by respondents were earnings and tattoos, what correlates with their occurrence in this group of people. The vast majority of respondents consider that they know the complications of body modifications.

A NOTE ON THE ENERGY OF ACTIVATION OF THE AMYLASE IN VARIOUS HUMAN BODY FLUIDS

1956 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Kovacs ◽  
Jules Tuba
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
The Body ◽  
Energy Of Activation ◽  
Heat Inactivation ◽  
Head Of The Pancreas ◽  
The Mean

The activation energy was determined for the amylase present in the following fluids obtained from the human body: urine, duodenal fluid, saliva, and normal serum, as well as serum from patients with mumps, acute pancreatitis, and carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Over a temperature range of 4°–37.4 °C., with starch as a substrate, the value of the energy of activation was similar in all cases to that for bacterial α-amylase, and the mean value was 13,740 ± 200 cal./mole. Partial heat inactivation of the enzyme was evident in some cases at 37.4°. On the basis of the evidence obtained it appears that α-amylase is present in all the body fluids examined.

scholarly journals Correlation between serum lipid profile and body mass index in young healthy medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Tejashwini V B ◽  
Ganashree C P
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cardiovascular Disorders ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Mean

Obesity is defined as increased accumulation of fat in various tissues in the body causes impairment in the body. The cause for obesity is imbalance between calories intake and calories expenditure There is increased intake of calorie rich foods and reduced physical activity due to urbanization all over the world.Body mass index is simple index to divide obesity among adults. It is defined as person’s weight in kilograms divided by height in meter squares (m).Obesity and elevated BMI are the major causes for development of chronic diseases like stroke, hypertension, malabsorption syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular disorders.BMI and obesity are the modifiable risk factors of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and hypertension. This study was carried out to correlate the relationship between BMI and lipid profile among young healthy medical students. This study comprises 45 males and 55 females (100 in total) young adults aged between 18 to 25 years. The design for this study was cross-sectional survey. Ethical approval was taken from ethical committee of BMCH, Chitradurga. BMI, lipid profile levels are measured from the subjects. A total of 100 participants were tested. Among them 45 males were males and 55 were females. The mean age of the subjects was 22 years. Among them, 30 were overweight and 17 were obese while, 4 were underweight. The mean BMI was 26.72±3.45 Kg/m. Mean serum cholesterol in 100 students was 147.63 ± 15 mg/dl, mean LDL-C was 85.23±14.8 mg/dl, mean HDL-C was 23.22±5.56 mg/dl and mean triglycerides were 76.6 ±18.5 mg/dl. The mean BMI of students was 22.5 kg/m ±5.5.It was found in our study that prevalence of overweight is the major driving forces in the development of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome. Prevalence of obesity is significantly higher among young adults. This prevalence may be due to lack of awareness and unhealthy lifestyles, so health education and more preventive measures should decrease the prevalence of obesity and cardiac risks in our medical college by modifying their lifestyle.

Metabolic cost of head-stand posture

1962 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanker Rao
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Metabolic Cost ◽  
The Body ◽  
Erect Posture ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Mean Cost

Metabolic cost to the human body of various postures has been assessed by many workers. The cost with the body in the topsy-turvy posture, or while “standing on the head,” has not been reported so far. Energy expenditure was calculated indirectly by estimating the amount of oxygen consumed while in a particular posture. A Benedict-type recording spirometer was used for this purpose. The subjects were six healthy medical students. The mean cost of standing on the head was determined to be 336 ml, or 1.62 kcal/min, and that of “suspension by the feet” to be 300 ml, or 1.44 kcal/min. The possible causes of increased consumption in relation to the “standing erect” posture are discussed. Submitted on May 26, 1961

A NOTE ON THE ENERGY OF ACTIVATION OF THE AMYLASE IN VARIOUS HUMAN BODY FLUIDS

1956 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Kovacs ◽  
Jules Tuba
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
The Body ◽  
Energy Of Activation ◽  
Heat Inactivation ◽  
Head Of The Pancreas ◽  
The Mean

The activation energy was determined for the amylase present in the following fluids obtained from the human body: urine, duodenal fluid, saliva, and normal serum, as well as serum from patients with mumps, acute pancreatitis, and carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. Over a temperature range of 4°–37.4 °C., with starch as a substrate, the value of the energy of activation was similar in all cases to that for bacterial α-amylase, and the mean value was 13,740 ± 200 cal./mole. Partial heat inactivation of the enzyme was evident in some cases at 37.4°. On the basis of the evidence obtained it appears that α-amylase is present in all the body fluids examined.

A new weighting system for mean surface temperature of the human body

1964 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 531-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. L. Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Temperature Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mean Skin Temperature ◽  
Weighting System ◽  
Medial Thigh ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Thigh Temperature

On the basis of an analysis of the skin temperature data on three resting human subjects from 112 experiments, a simple weighting system for computing the mean skin temperature from observations on four areas of the body, namely, chest, arms, thighs, and legs, has been proposed. The proposed system of weighting yields mean skin temperature values identical with the elaborate Hardy-Dubois weighting formula. The value of the medial thigh temperature as an index of the mean skin temperature has also been investigated and discussed. skin temperature measurement Submitted on May 20, 1963

Origin and disposal of 1,5-anhydroglucitol, a major polyol in the human body

1992 ◽  
Vol 263 (2) ◽  
pp. E268-E273 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Yamanouchi ◽  
Y. Tachibana ◽  
H. Akanuma ◽  
S. Minoda ◽  
T. Shinohara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
The Body ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Food Ingestion ◽  
De Novo Synthesis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Oral Supplement

The origin and disposal of 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol (AG), one of the main polyols found in the human body, was studied in normal subjects and diabetic patients. AG was detected in various kinds of foods. The mean AG supplement through foods was estimated to be approximately 4.38 mg/day, which was compatible with that calculated in a food analysis (average 0.22 mg AG/100 kcal in Japanese foods) on eight healthy subjects. The mean AG excretion in urine was approximately 4.76 mg/day in these subjects. Excretion into stools was negligible. From observations on the patients without oral supplement of AG, 0.4 mg of daily de novo synthesis of AG was strongly suggested. It was also implied that urinary AG excretion occurred soon after food ingestion and that its amount was closely correlated with daily supplement through foods. Thus the fundamental kinetics of AG were recognized as follows: 1) AG in the body originates mainly from foods and is well absorbed in the intestine, 2) AG is little degraded and metabolized in the body, and 3) an equilibrium exists between oral supplement plus a small but steady amount of de novo synthesis and excretion in urine.

scholarly journals Tattoo and Body Piercings among Young Adults in Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ebeye Oladunni Abimbola ◽  
Osahon Roli Itohan ◽  
Ehebha Santos Ehizokhale ◽  
Ojumah Nancy Chuwuma ◽  
Okoro Ogheneyebrorue Godswill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
African American ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
State University ◽  
Body Piercing ◽  
Sharp Difference ◽  
Specific Meaning ◽  
Body Modifications ◽  
Delta State University

Objective: Both tattoo and body piercing have a long history and are well known in various cultures in African, American, Asia, and Oceania. Although the appearance of the two varies geographically, they always possess a specific meaning for a particular culture. This study examined awareness, attitude, and knowledge of students towards tattooing and body piercing in Delta State University, Abraka. Nigeria.Material and Methods: Data was collected through the use of well-structured questionnaires. The study made use of 400 young adults randomly selected from six faculties in Delta State University, Abraka.Result and Discussion: Findings revealed that the majority of students (85%) are aware of tattoo and body piercing and 31.3% gave fashion as the main reason why they engage in body modifications. It was however observed that 40% of the subjects under survey regard their colleagues involved in tattooing and body piercing as irresponsible and reckless.Conclusion: The study gave a growing convergence on both gender toward tattooing and a sharp difference in the involvement of both gender towards body piercing. Majority of these young adult are also aware of the health risks associated with body modifications and may not consider them in future.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 06 No. 01 January’22 Page: 24-29

Correction of Posture Deviations in the Sagittal Plane Using the Pilates Method

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
Alexandru Cîtea ◽  
George-Sebastian Iacob
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pilates Method ◽  
The Relationship

Posture is commonly perceived as the relationship between the segments of the human body upright. Certain parts of the body such as the cephalic extremity, neck, torso, upper and lower limbs are involved in the final posture of the body. Musculoskeletal instabilities and reduced postural control lead to the installation of nonstructural posture deviations in all 3 anatomical planes. When we talk about the sagittal plane, it was concluded that there are 4 main types of posture deviation: hyperlordotic posture, kyphotic posture, rectitude and "sway-back" posture.Pilates method has become in the last decade a much more popular formof exercise used in rehabilitation. The Pilates method is frequently prescribed to people with low back pain due to their orientation on the stabilizing muscles of the pelvis. Pilates exercise is thus theorized to help reactivate the muscles and, by doingso, increases lumbar support, reduces pain, and improves body alignment.

Representation of a Human Body: A Comparison Study between Balinese and Javanese Traditional House

Humaniora ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Ayu Wulandari ◽  
Ade Ariyani Sari Fajarwati
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Architectural Drawing ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Head Area

The research would look further at the representation of the human body in both Balinese and Javanese traditional houses and compared the function and meaning of each part. To achieve the research aim, which was to evaluate and compare the representation of the human body in Javanese and Balinese traditional houses, a qualitative method through literature and descriptive analysis study was conducted. A comparative study approach would be used with an in-depth comparative study. It would revealed not only the similarities but also the differences between both subjects. The research shows that both traditional houses represent the human body in their way. From the architectural drawing top to bottom, both houses show the same structure that is identical to the human body; head at the top, followed by the body, and feet at the bottom. However, the comparative study shows that each area represents a different meaning. The circulation of the house is also different, while the Balinese house is started with feet and continued to body and head area. Simultaneously, the Javanese house is started with the head, then continued to body, and feet area.

Evaluation of Salivary Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress Markers in Male Smokers

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 496-501
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ahmadi-Motamayel ◽  
Parisa Falsafi ◽  
Hamidreza Abolsamadi ◽  
Mohammad T. Goodarzi ◽  
Jalal Poorolajal
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Oxidative Stress

Background: Cigarette smoke free radicals can cause cellular damage and different diseases. All the body fluids have antioxidants which protect against free radicals. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate salivary total antioxidant capacity and peroxidase, uric acid and malondialdehyde levels in smokers and a nonsmoking control group. Methods: Unstimulated saliva was collected from 510 males. A total of 259 subjects were current smokers and 251 were non-smokers. The levels of salivary total antioxidant capacity, uric acid, peroxidase and malondialdehyde were measured using standard procedures. Data were analyzed with t test and ANOVA. Results: The smokers were younger and dental hygiene index was higher than healthy nonsmoking controls. The mean total antioxidant capacity in smokers and nonsmokers was 0.13±0.07 and 0.21±011, respectively (P=0.001). Smokers had significantly lower peroxidase and uric acid levels than healthy controls. In addition, the mean malondialdehyde levels in the smokers and nonsmokers were 4.55 ±2.61 and 2.79 ±2.21, respectively (P=0.001). Conclusion: Cigarette smoke produces free radical and oxidative stress, causing many side effects. Salivary antioxidant levels decreased and malondialdehyde levels increased in smokers, indicating the high oxidative stress among smokers compared to nonsmokers. Cigarette smoke had deleterious effects on main salivary antioxidants levels.

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