scholarly journals Alterations in lung functions based on BMI and Body fat % among obese Indian population at National Capital Region

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 470-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritul Kamal ◽  
Chandrasekharan Nair Kesavachandran ◽  
Vipin Bihari ◽  
Brijesh Sathian ◽  
Anup Kumar Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Capital Region ◽  
Lung Functions ◽  
National Capital ◽  
Obese Subjects

Background: In India, non-asthmatic hospital admission case study has been conducted to find out the relationship between obesity and lung functions. The main objective of the present study was to find out the alterations in lung functions due to obesity among Indian population living at National Capital Region (NCR). Materials and Methods: We examined 609 non obese and 211 obese subjects in a cross sectional study from National Capital Region, India with age group ranges between 18-70 years. BMI and body fat % was determined using body fat analyzer. Obese and non-obese subjects were classified based on criteria for BMI and Body fat %. Lung function test viz., FEV1 and PEFR were conducted using portable spirometer (PIKO-1). Results: A significant correlation (p<0.05) was observed between BMI and PEFR among non-obese male and female subjects. Decline in PEFR and FEV1 values for corresponding increase in body fat % was observed among study subjects. A significant (p<0.01) decline in mean FEV1 and PEFR was observed among non-obese and obese subjects, compared to their Indian reference standards for lung functions. A significant negative correlation (p<0.01) was observed between body fat % and lung functions (FEV1, PEFR).Conclusion: It is concluded that obese subjects are at a risk of lung function impairment, based on the criteria followed for BMI and body fat %. The study also demonstrate that body fat% classification as a better index for determination of obese subjects compared to BMI classification, with respect to lung function impairments.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nje.v5i2.12829Nepal J Epidemiol. 2015;5(2); 470-479.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Injury Pattern among Karate Players in Delhi-National Capital Region- A Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajjan Pal ◽  
Joginder Yadav ◽  
Sheetal Kalra ◽  
Bijender Sindhu
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
International Level ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Capital Region ◽  
The Past ◽  
National Capital

Introduction: With increasing participation in karate over the past 20 years, many injuries are reported in karate sports. Although many articles and studies regarding injuries in Karate have been published till now, there is lack of studies in the Indian context, to specifically evaluate and document the injury patterns in karate players. Aim: To identify the prevalence, onset of injury, mechanism, and pattern of injury in aspiring national and international level karate players. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the karate players of Delhi NCR (National Capital Region) during December 2018 to February 2019. The survey was conducted on 204 karate players (132 male and 72 female karate players). Data was obtained by one on one methods of the interview using a self administered and close ended questionnaire in various karate academies. Karate players included were in the age group between 15-25 years and aspiring for national and international level with a minimum of 2 years of experience of playing. Recreational and novice players were excluded from the study. Data was analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 (SPSS). Results: Out of 204 karate players, 84 (41.2%) karate players were found to be injured at the time of the study and 90 (44.12%) players had injuries in the past 24 months. According to the location of the injury, head and face constituted the most injured body part (28.58%) followed by lower limb and upper limb. The onset of injury was found to be sudden in 57.15% of injuries and gradual in 35.71% of injuries and 65.48% injuries occurred due to direct contact mechanism due to punches and kicks. Conclusion: The current study revealed that karate was associated with a high injury rate. In karate the head and face were found to be injured the most followed by the lower limb and upper limb. More epidemiological studies are needed to understand mechanism or location of injuries during training and compare them to those injuries which are sustained in competition only.

Current Disposal Practices of Unused and Expired Medicines Among General Public in Delhi and National Capital Region, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Manocha ◽  
Umesh D. Suranagi ◽  
Ravinder K. Sah ◽  
Rakhamaji D. Chandane ◽  
Sumit Kulhare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
General Public ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
National Capital Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Capital Region ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
National Capital ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Expired Medicines

Background: Stocking unused or expired medicines or donating these to others can lead to accidental or inappropriate ingestion, increasing the risk of adverse drug reaction(s) and even lead to antibiotic resistance. Further improper disposal of expired or unused medicines is associated with environmental pollution, health hazards and damage to ecosystem. Ecopharmacovigilance is an important area in this context. Objective: To explore the awareness and disposal practices of unused/expired in the general public. Material and Methods: The current study is an observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted in 956 medicine consumers in New Delhi and National Capital Region, India. The knowledge, attitude, and practice of consumers regarding the disposal of unused medicines were evaluated. Results: The majority (89.9%) of consumers opined that expiry of medicine(s) meant for completion of shelf life, production of toxic chemical and loss of or decreasing of beneficial effects of medicines. Majority (87%) of the consumers stored medicines at home. Almost all (92.6%) of the consumers threw away the expired medicines after storing for few days. Consumers discarded the expired medicines mainly in household trash (73%). The majority (93%) of consumers were in favour of a government program to collect unused or expired medicines from their home. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of consumers towards disposal of unused and expired medicines needs to be improved. Health care professionals, government and policy makers should offer training to educate and guide the general public on safe and proper disposal practices of expired or unused medicines.

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