scholarly journals Assessment of overweight, obesity and metabolic variables among students of a private medical college in Dhaka city

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Roksana Yeasmin ◽  
Subhagata Choudhury ◽  
Sultana Parveen ◽  
Nazmun Nahar ◽  
Khadiza Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Metabolic Variables

Background: Overweight and obesity are recognized as recent threat which affecting both developing and developed countries. Obesity and its associated morbidities are leading cause of most non-communicable diseases. Few recent studies have indicated the presence of increase in overweight and obesity among children and adolescent but there is no study among adult groups. Method and material: This cross sectional study was done to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity and metabolic variables with their relation among medical students. Result: Our result reveals that 8.6% & 1.9% male and 15% & 3.2% female are suffering from overweight and obesity (based on BMI) respectively. More females (31.3% and 65.2%) are centrally obese than males (3.5% and 34.8%) (According to Waist Hip ratio and Waist Height ratio respectively). But according to Waist circumference more males (30.7%) are obese than females (24%). There is also significant difference of male and female BP. DBP and SBP of male (79.22mmHg & 118.9 mmHg) have high normal level than female (72.71mmHg and 108.67mmHg) (P<0.001). There is no significant difference of glycaemic status (p<.286) and lipid profile ( p<.347) with central obesity. Conclusion: Although male students have high upper level of blood pressure, female students are more obese than males (both according to BMI and central obesity). High blood pressure and obesity both acts as risk factors for the development of non communicable disease. Student’s awareness therefore should be increased to reduce central obesity and BP within normal range.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i1.21559 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(1) 2015 p.53-58

scholarly journals Lipid Profile, Glycaemic and Anthropometric Status of Students of a Private Medical College in Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Roksana Yeasmin ◽  
Nazmun Nahar ◽  
Khadiza Begum ◽  
Sultana Parveen ◽  
Farzana Akhter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference

Over weight and obesity are recognized as recent threat which affecting both developing and developed countries. Obesity and its associated morbidities are leading cause of most noncommunicable diseases. Few recent studies have indicated the presence of increasing in over weight and obesity among children and adolescent but there is no study among adult groups. This cross sectional study was done to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity and metabolic variables with their relation among medical students. Our result reveals that 8.6% & 1.9% male and 15% & 3.2% female are suffering from overweight and obesity (based on BMI) respectively. More females (31.3% and 65.2%) are centrally obese than males (3.5% and 34.8%) (According to Waist Hip ratio and Waist Height ratio respectively). But according to Waist circumference more males (30.7%) are obese than females (24%). There is also significant difference of male and female BP. DBP & SBP of male (79.22mmHg & 118.9 mmHg) have high normal level than female (72.71mmHg & 108.67mmHg) (P<0.001). There is no significant difference of glycaemic status and lipid profile with central obesity. Although male students have high upper level of blood pressure, female students are more obese than males (both according to BMI and central obesity). High blood pressure and obesity both acts as risk factors for the development of non communicable disease. Student's awareness therefore should be increased to reduce central obesity & BP within normal range. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v5i1.18837 Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 5, No. 1: January 2014, Pages 23-28

scholarly journals Prevalence of blood pressure among students in Jiangsu Province, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3333-3335
Author(s):  
Taha Hussein Musa ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Tauseef Ahmad ◽  
Chu Jinjin ◽  
Hassan Hussein Musa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Jiangsu Province ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Chinese Han ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Gender ◽  
Important Message ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: Obesity and Blood Pressure (BP) is a serious public health issue. The study aims to assess the prevalence of BP and the factors associated with High Blood Pressure (HBP) among student in Jiangsu Province, China. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study. A total of 101886 students (62,065 boys and 39,821 girls) aged range from 7-22 yea rs were recruited in 2010-2013. Anthropometric measurements and BP prevalence were measured, and in addition, body mass index (BMI) was calculated. We assess the prevalence of BP according to the National Blood Pressure Reference for Chinese Han children and adolescents. Results: A significant difference was observed in HBP prevalence in terms of student gender, region, age and BMI (P<0,001). Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with HBP (P<0.001). Conclusions: The findings convey an important message to the parents, health institutions that urgent action is needed to enhance effective control of HBP among the overweight and obese, and among those are living in a rural area.  

scholarly journals Assessment of the influence of overweight and obesity on the development of prehypertension and hypertension in children aged 6-15

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-96
Author(s):  
Marijana Jandrić-Kočić
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hypertension In Children

Introduction/Aim: 41 million children under the age of 5 and 340 million children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 are overweight or obese. Obesity in children and adolescents is the most important predictor of high blood pressure. The aim of the study was to examine the incidence of overweight and obesity in primary school children aged 6 to 15 years, as well as to examine the incidence of prehypertension and hypertension in children who were overweight and obese. Method: The study included 85 of 86 children from the Primary School "Krupa na Uni". Data were collected with the help of a questionnaire, while body weight and blood pressure were measured. The chi-square test and t-test were used for the statistical analysis of data Results: The cross-sectional study included 85 children, 45 (52.9%) boys and 40 (47.1%) girls with an average age of 10.87 ± 2.70 years. Normal weight was found in 54 (63.5%) subjects, underweight in 12 (14.1%), overweight in 5 (5.9%), and obesity in 14 (16.5%). 76 (89.4%) subjects had normal blood pressure values, 5 (5.9%) prehypertensive state, and 4 (4.7%) arterial hypertension. There was no significant difference between younger and older children regarding their nutritional status (p=0.477) and blood pressure levels (p=0.453). Children who were overweight and obese had prehypertension and hypertension significantly more often (p˂0.001). Conclusion: Every fifth child was overweight or obese, while prehypertension or hypertension were found in every tenth child. The timely change of diet and physical activity could contribute to the regulation of body weight and the regulation of blood pressure, as well.

scholarly journals Patterns of Blood Pressure of Young Sports Persons of Dinajpur BKSP

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-442
Author(s):  
Md Shahid Khan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Normal Limit ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Young Athlete ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competitive Athletes ◽  
Response To Exercise

Objectives: Hypertension (HTN)/ high blood pressure (BP) is the most common cardiovascular condition affecting athletes. It is one of the critical challenges to care of a young athlete with high BP readings. For young competitive athletes, BP measurement should be performed during the pre-participation physical examination (PPE). BP has a significant influence of the physiological response to exercise. For child and adolescent athletes, an annual PPE is recommended by Sports medicine organizations. The aim of the study was to observe the patterns of present BP of the young sports persons of Dinajpur BKSP, Bangladesh.Materials and methods: This study was cross-sectional with convenient sampling technique and BP was measured by Auscultatory method.Results and Discussion: The results Showed no significant difference in diastolic BP among the young sports person of Dinajpur BKSP. A slight high systolic BP was observed only in one cricket student (130 mm Hg) which might be needed further investigation.Conclusion: Detecting high BP early will improve a child’s health. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent the harmful consequences of this disease. For young athletes, BP should be measured annually to maintain their resting heart rate in normal limit for fitness.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(3) 2017 p.439-442

scholarly journals DIETARY INTAKE AND PREVALENCE OF ADOLESCENT HYPERTENSIVE IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Wordu G. O. ◽  
Wachukwu Chikodi H. I.
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Styles ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hypertension is the commonest non communicable disease affecting both adolescents and adults.  Its origin is in childhood, but information on its prevalence and associated risk factors in adolescents are scarce.  This study assessed the prevalence of High blood pressure and associated risk factors on an adolescents in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A cross-sectional descriptive study of 150 respondents selected using a multistage sampling technique from secondary schools in Port Harcourt.  Height, weight and blood pressure (BP) of the respondents were measured, while body mass index (BMI) were calculated using standard methods.  Hypertension, overweight and obesity were recorded high among participants.  About 22%, 28.8% and 34.7% were in the categories of prehypertension, stage by hypertension and stage 2 hypertension respectively.  A total of 36.16% were overweight and 9.3% obsessed.  This study demonstrated high prevalence of hypertension overweight and obesity among the adolescents in Port Harcourt other intervention to promote healthy eating habits and life styles, especially among high risk groups are suggested. Similar studies should be conducted in a rural setting.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN OBESITAS DENGAN PROFIL TEKANAN DARAH PADA ANAK USIA 10-12 TAHUN DI KOTA MANADO

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelya Lumoindong ◽  
Adrian Umboh ◽  
Nurhayati Masloman
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Normal Blood ◽  
Normal Blood Pressure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Hypertension In Children ◽  
Obesity In Children

Abstract: Obesity is now a global problem. The prevalence is increasing not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. Currently, obesity in children is still a complex issue. The cause is multifactorial, making it hard for the implementation. The increasing of overweight and obesity in children around the world participate to boost the prevalence of hypertension in children. Observing the heredity aspect of hypertension, emerging understanding that hypertension in adults are from children. Therefore, efforts to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity will decrease the prevalence of hypertension in children indirectly. Objective: To determine the relationship of obesity with blood pressure in children aged 10-12 years. Methodology: This study was observational analytic cross sectional design. Results: There were 111 children as the subjects of study that meets the inclusion criteria which have been measured. Consisted of 57 girls and 54 boys. Of 111 obese children are 31 children with normal blood pressure, 55 children with high-normal blood pressure and 25 children with high blood pressure, there is a significant relationship with the Chi-Square Test (p = 0.007). Conclusion: There is a relationship between obesity and blood pressure appearance in children aged 10-12 years. Keywords: blood Pressure, hypertension, obesity.     Abstrak: Obesitas saat ini sudah menjadi masalah global. Prevalensinya meningkat tidak saja dinegara maju tapi juga di negara-negara berkembang. Obesitas pada anak sampai saat ini masih merupakan masalah yang kompleks. Penyebabnya multifaktorial sehingga menyulitkan penatalaksanaannya. Peningkatan kegemukan dan obesitas pada anak di seluruh dunia ikut mendongkrak prevalensi hipertensi pada anak. Melihat unsur keturunan dari hipertensi, muncul pemahaman bahwa hipertensi pada orang dewasa berasal dari anak-anak. Oleh karena itu upaya menurunkan prevalensi kegemukan dan obesitas akan menurunkan prevalensi hipertensi pada anak secara tidak langsung. Tujuan:  Untuk mengetahui hubungan obesitas dengan tekanan darah pada anak usia 10-12 tahun. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan rancangan potong lintang. Hasil: Terdapat 111 anak subjek penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria Inklusi yang telah diukur. Terdiri dari 57 anak perempuan dan 54 anak laki-laki. Dari 111 anak obes tersebut 31 anak dengan tekanan darah normal, 55 anak dengan tekanan darah normal tinggi dan 25 anak bertekanan darah tinggi, terdapat hubungan bermakna dengan Uji Chi-Square (p=0,007). Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara  obesitas dan profil tekanan darah pada anak usia 10 – 12 tahun. Kata Kunci: Hipertensi, Obesitas, Tekanan Darah

scholarly journals Comparison of blood pressure and blood glucose level among elderly with non-communicable disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 246
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Wulan Purnama Sari ◽  
Jintana Artsanthia
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Glucose Level ◽  
Glucose Level ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Non Communicable Disease

<p>Due to increasing age, elderly are prone to non-communicable diseases (NCD), such as hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Easy physical condition monitoring of people with HT and/or DM is by measuring their blood pressure (BP) and/or blood glucose level (BGL) periodically. This study aimed to compare and analyze the differences of BP and BGL among elderly with HT and/or DM in Bangkok and Surabaya. This cross-sectional study involved 100 and 96 elderly with HT and/or DM in communities of Bangkok and Surabaya respectively (n=196). There were three groups of samples which consisted of 60 DM, 68 HT, and 68 DM&amp;HT cases. Instruments used were demography questionnaire, sphygmomanometer, and glucometer. Test of one-way ANOVA, Least Significant Difference (LSD), Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U were used for data analysis (α&lt;.05). There was a significant difference of systolic and diastolic BP found between groups (p=.000 and p=.011 respectively), but no difference found between the groups of HT and DM&amp;HT (p=.657 and p=.330 respectively). There was a significant difference of BGL found between groups (p=.002), but no difference found between the groups of HT and DM (p=.075) and between the groups of DM and DM&amp;HT (p=.066). BP is significantly different between the group of HT and DM in term of systole and diastole, especially in elderly, but BGL is similar. The risk of being HT for elderly with DM is very high. Elderly with DM&amp;HT have high BP and BGL similarly to those with single disease of HT or DM. </p>

scholarly journals Perbedaan Tekanan Darah Dan Indeks Massa Tubuh Pada Akseptor Suntik Kombinasi Dan Suntik Depo Medroxyprogesteron Asetat (DMPA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohmi Handayani ◽  
Siti Yulaikah
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract: Blood Pressure, BMI, and Injectable DMPA Injectable Combination. Hormonal contraception is a type of contraception most widely used by women,especially in developed countries because of this effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. Hormonal contraceptives are currently available can be pills, injections or implants. Although effective in preventing pregnancy on the other hand can cause various side effects include is weight gain and increased blood pressure in the acceptor.The purpose of this reasearch is to determine differences in blood pressure rise acceptor combination hormonal injections and blood pressure acceptor DMPA injections and to determine differences in body mass index increase acceptors injectable hormonal combination with a body mass index in injectable DMPA acceptors.Type of this reasearch is an analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The population in this study are all injectable acceptor in the Klaten area totaling 95 512 acceptors. The sample size is 500 samples taken which comprises a group acceptor and acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections. The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling. Analysis of data using non-parametric test with Mann Whitney test.There was no significant difference between the increase in systolic blood pressure acceptor and acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections, P = 0.338. There was no significant difference between the increase in diastolic blood pressure acceptor and acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections, P = 0,917.there was significant difference between the increase in BMI acceptor and acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections, P = 0.000.There was no significant difference between the increase in blood pressure and acceptor acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections. There is a significant difference between the increase in BMI acceptor and acceptor combined injectable DMPA injections.

scholarly journals Baseline risk factor prevalence among adolescents aged 15–17 years old: findings from National Non-communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS) of India

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e044066
Author(s):  
Prashant Mathur ◽  
Vaitheeswaran Kulothungan ◽  
Sravya Leburu ◽  
Anand Krishnan ◽  
Himanshu Kumar Chaturvedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
National Level ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Baseline Risk ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Non Communicable Disease

ObjectiveTo generate national estimates of key non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors for adolescents (15–17 years) identified in the National NCD Monitoring Framework and, study the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards NCD risk behaviours among school-going adolescents.Design and settingA community-based, national, cross-sectional survey conducted during 2017–2018. The survey was coordinated by the Indian Council of Medical Research—National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research with 10 reputed implementing research institutes/organisations across India in urban and rural areas.ParticipantsA multistage sampling design was adopted covering ages between 15 and 69 years—adolescents (15–17 years) and adults (18–69 years). The sample included 12 000 households drawn from 600 primary sampling units. All available adolescents (15–17 years) from the selected households were included in the survey.Main outcome measuresKey NCD risk factors for adolescents (15–17 years)—current tobacco and alcohol use, dietary behaviours, insufficient physical activity, overweight and obesity.ResultsOverall, 1402 households and 1531 adolescents completed the survey. Prevalence of current daily use of tobacco was 3.1% (95% CI: 2.0% to 4.7%), 25.2% (95% CI: 22.2% to 28.5%) adolescents showed insufficient levels of physical activity, 6.2% (95% CI: 4.9% to 7.9%) were overweight and 1.8% (95% CI: 1.0% to 2.9%) were obese. Two-thirds reported being imparted health education on NCD risk factors in their schools/colleges.ConclusionThe survey provides baseline data on NCD-related key risk factors among 15–17 years in India. These national-level data fill information gaps for this age group and help assess India’s progress towards NCD targets set for 2025 comprehensively. Though the prevalence of select risk factors is much lower than in many developed countries, this study offers national evidence for revisiting and framing appropriate policies, strategies for prevention and control of NCDs in younger age groups.

scholarly journals Prevalence of thinness, overweight and obesity among Tibetan adolescents aged 12-17 years

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Yunfei Zhang ◽  
Jiahong Sun ◽  
Min Zhao ◽  
Costan G. Magnussen ◽  
Xi Bo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of thinness, overweight and obesity among Tibetan adolescents aged 12-17 years. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Shigatse city of Tibet municipality, with an average altitude of more than 4000 m. Subjects: Study participants included 2,642 adolescents aged 12-17 years selected from 6 schools using a convenient cluster sampling method. Results: The prevalence of thinness/overweight/obesity among Tibetan adolescents was 9.4%/5.4%/1.4% (China definition), 14.7%/4.4%/0.7% (IOTF definition), and 2.8%/5.7%/0.9% (WHO definition). The prevalence of thinness and overweight was significantly different between both sexes based on each of three BMI classification criteria (P <0.001). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of obesity between both sexes according to each of three BMI criteria. There was no clear trend in the prevalence of thinness across ages according to the China or IOTF definition (both P >0.05), whereas an upward trend was observed for thinness in boys according to the IOTF definition (P for trend <0.05). In contrast, the prevalence of thinness tended to decrease with increasing age in girls according to the IOTF definition, and in total sample according to the WHO definition (P for trend <0.05). Conclusions: Among Tibetan adolescents, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is relatively low, while the prevalence of thinness is high, especially in boys. These data suggest urgent attention is needed to control adolescent thinness in Tibet.

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