scholarly journals Correlation of serum magnesium levels with body mass index in post-menopausal women: an observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 827
Author(s):  
Shubhangi Verma ◽  
Shankar G. Dilwale
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Serum Magnesium ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Menopausal Syndrome ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Post Menopausal

Background: Obesity and overweight status based on body mass index among post-menopausal women is common finding. Micro-nutrient deficiencies like magnesium have also been summarised in the post-menopausal syndrome. With this background we planned this study to correlate serum magnesium levels with body mass index in post-menopausal women.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on the post-menopausal women attending the department of medicine in a tertiary care hospital of Maharashtra. We recruited 60 cases that fitted our eligibility criteria taken from the duration of 4 months in our institute. Data was collected using pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire which had demographic variables, anthropometric measurements like height, weight, body mass index etc and serum magnesium levels of the patients. Serum magnesium levels were tested in blood using commercial kit for quantative measurement (Xylidyl Blue method) using automated analyser. Body mass index was calculated using the standard formula and classified based on the WHO guidelines.Results: The mean serum magnesium levels among obese/overweight post-menopausal women was 1.43±0.23 and among non-obese/overweight post-menopausal women it was 2.59±0.31(p<0.001). We found a high inverse correlation between serum magnesium levels with body mass index in the present study. (r=-0.83, p<0.001)Conclusions: The serum magnesium levels were significantly lower among the obese/overweight subjects when compared to normal subjects in the present study. There was significant high negative correlation between the serum magnesium levels and body mass index in the present study.

To Determine the Prevalence of Obesity in Breast Cancer Patients

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background: Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Pakistan alone has the highest rate of Breast Cancer than any other Asian country as approximately 90000 new cases are diagnosed every year out of which 40000 dies. Obesity is also a critical public health problem growing with every passing year in Pakistan and worldwide. Research studies are being conducted worldwide regarding the relation between the two problems. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of obesity in breast cancer patients in a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: BMI is used as a screening tool for overweight and obesity. According to World Health Organization, a body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. A retrospective analysis of 262 patients diagnosed with Breast Cancer during 2019 and 2020 was performed. Patients’ hospital records in Oncology were reviewed. The weight in kilograms and height in centimeters of patients were reviewed. Their BMI was calculated and recorded using the SPSS system. Results: The median BMI was 28.25 kg/m2 with an interquartile range of 25.15 - 31.99 kg/m2. Nearly 80% of the study participants had body mass index higher than normal levels (n=203, 77.5%) and out of them approximately half were overweight (n=104, 51.2%) and the remaining were obese (n=99, 48.7%). Conclusion: We conclude from our study that body mass index is positively correlated with breast cancer occurrence and thus the proportion of females having BMI >= 25 was significantly higher among patients.

Frequency of Dyslipidemia in Obese

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2831-2832
Author(s):  
Ambreen Asif ◽  
Kashif Aziz Ahmad ◽  
Sohaib Akbar ◽  
Talha Munir
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Subjects

Objective: frequency of dyslipidemia in obese subjects Methodology: In this was a cross sectional study, we included a total of 100 cases, between 30 and 70 years of age of either gender having body mass index >30 whereas we excluded all those cases who were already taking treatment of dyslipidemia. A fasting blood sample was followed for lipid profile from the hospital lab and results were followed for presence/absence of dyslipidemia. Results: In this trial, mean age was 44.57+8.52 years. Mean lipid profile was recorded as 210.17+36.73 total cholesterol, 178.83+12.10 triglycerides, 133.55+9.74 LDL and 34.42+6.58 HDL. Mean Body mass index was calculated as 34.11+7.25. Frequency of dyslipidemia in obese subjects was recorded as 51%(n=51) Conclusion: We concluded that frequency of dyslipidemia is higher in obese subjects coming to a tertiary care hospital Lahore. So, it is recommended that every patient who present with obesity, should be sort out for dyslipidemia. However, it is also required that every setup should have their surveillance in order to know the frequency of the problem Keywords: Obese, dyslipidemia, frequency

scholarly journals Impact of body mass index on critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital : a retrospective observational study

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Savita Gupta ◽  
Varun Goel ◽  
Nazia Nazir ◽  
Saurabh Srivastava ◽  
Anurag Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Obesity Class ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Increased body mass index (BMI) is a known risk factor for respiratory infection and is being recognized as a predisposing factor in the COVID‐19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the association between different body mass index categories with severe COVID-19 patients leading to death. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study of six months included the laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to an ICU of a tertiary care academic health care organization. The medical records were reviewed at least 14 days after admission.  Results: 484 patients were included, and BMI data were available for 306 patients. 40.19% had a normal weight, 26.79% were overweight, 17.97% had BMI 30-34.9 Kg/m2 and 15.03% had BMI ≥ 35 Kg/m2. Overall, 58 patients (18.95%) died within 14 days of ICU admission, 50.98% were discharged alive or referred from the hospital within 14 days, and 30.06% remained hospitalized at 14 days. After controlling for all covariates, there was a significantly increased risk of mortality in the patients with obesity class I (RR 2.03, 95% CI 1.07-3.85, P = 0.030) and patients with obesity class II & III (RR 2.83, 95% CI 1.54–5.22, P <0.001) compared with those with normal BMI. Conclusions: Obesity was associated with an unfavorable outcome among patients with COVID-19. Patients with obesity should be more closely monitored when hospitalized for COVID-19 as there is increasing evidence of relation of severity of COVID-19 and obesity which appears to be a factor in the health risks.

scholarly journals Assessment of body mass index and prevalence of obesity among undergraduate medical students: an observational study in a tertiary care teaching hospital of Madhya Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2706
Author(s):  
Sunil K. Guleri ◽  
Ram K. Panika ◽  
Rakesh K. Mahore
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
World Health ◽  
Modifiable Factors

Background: Obesity is the major cause of various non-communicable diseases including diabetes mellitus, hypertension. The modifiable factors like stress, sedentary life, consumption of soft drinks and fast foods and lack of physical activity are responsible for it. Objective: to find dietary pattern, physical activity and status of overweight and obesity among medical students.Methods: It was a cross sectional observational study conducted on MBBS undergraduates studying in a g medical college at Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Out of nearly 500 medical students studying in different semesters, 300 students were participated in the study though the required sample size was 184 only. Structured questionnaire for interview, calibrated portable weight scale for weight measurement and stadiometer for height measurement were used.Results: The students were categorised into underweight, normal and overweight/obese on the basis of their calculated BMI (body mass index) value as per norms of World health organization for south Asian populations. 26.7% medical students were found to be overweight or obese based on BMI cut off value 23.00 kg/m2. There was lack of inclusion of fresh fruits and green vegetables in regular diet in 50% and nearly 95% of medical students respectively. The low level of physical activity was found in more than 85% of the medical students.Conclusions: The involvement of medical students in physical and sports activities is dire need for their good health.

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