scholarly journals Lipid Profile in Relation to Body Mass Index among Medical College Students in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Md Sakhawat Hossain ◽  
Md Daharul Islam ◽  
Asadullahil Galib ◽  
Roksana Malek ◽  
Khaleda Akter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Dietary Control ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Medical College

Introduction: In Bangladesh, adolescents have unhygienic eating habits; often eating nutritionally unbalanced and junk & fast food diet that is low in dietary fibre and high in cholesterol, simple sugars, fats and additive. These types of dietary habit lead to obesity and dyslipidaemia. Obesity is a worldwide health problem and it is associated with dyslipidaemia and other metabolic syndrome. Objectives: To observe the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and lipid profile among medical college students in Bangladesh. Materials & Methods: This cross sectional observational study was conducted in Department of Medicine, Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, among the 100 undergraduate medical students. Detailed history, clinical examination and thorough investigations were done and the findings were recorded on a proforma. Data was processed and analysed with the help of computer program SPSS and Microsoft excel. Results: Maximum subjects (57.0%) were in the age group 21-23 years. Mean age was 23.42±4.5 years. The prevalence of the different abnormal lipid profile including hypercholesterolaemia, low level of HDL, high level of LDL and hypertriglyceridaemia were: 22.0%, 31.0%, 30.0% and 28.0% respectively. Hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia levels were significantly associated with increasing body mass index. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity is common among the study subjects and those with higher BMI particularly the older ones tend to have abnormal lipid profile. Therefore adequate dietary control, food habit & life-style modification is needed for prevention of dyslipidemia at early life. Medicine Today 2021 Vol.33(2): 114-119

scholarly journals A Study of Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Mean Forced Expiratory Volume in First One Second (FEV1)

2021 ◽  
pp. 755-757
Author(s):  
Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra ◽  
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Budholia
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Mechanical Factors ◽  
Hypoventilation Syndrome

Adverse effects of obesity are well known on respiratory functions. These effects can be due to change in respiratory mechanics, decrease in respiratory muscle effectiveness, decrease in pulmonary gas exchange and restriction in pulmonary functions. Obesity may cause decrease in respiratory compliance due to mechanical factors such as increased weight on thoracic cage and abdomen due to presence of adipose tissues. Severe obesity may be a cause of pulmonary thromboembolism, obstructive sleep apnoea, obesity, hypoventilation syndrome and respiratory failure which are associated with substantial morbidity and increased mortality. Body Mass index (BMI) provides the most useful population level measure of overweight and obesity as it is same for both the genders and for all ages of individuals. Though, it should be considered as a vague guide because it may not correspond to the same degree of corpulence in the individuals of different age group. The present study was undertaken in department of Physiology in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur MP. The subjects comprised of both male and female 50 individuals came to Physiology department for Pulmonary function test from other departments of the college. Tools used in present study were chi sqaure, t-test etc.

scholarly journals Pattern of Body Mass Index in Students of a Private Medical College of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Md Nure Alom Siddiqui ◽  
Muhammad Afsar Siddiqui ◽  
Shahnaj Sultana ◽  
Tamanna Sharif ◽  
ARM Saifuddin Ekram
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Obese Class

Objectives: To determine the BMI status of the students of Rajshahi Islami Bank Medical College and to calculate frequency of different BMI categoriesMethodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was carried out in medical students of Rajshahi Islami Bank Medical College, Rajshahi. Body weight and height were measured and body mass index (BMI) values were calculated by dividing weight with (height) 2. Overweight and obesity were defined using WHO international standard BMI cut-offs.Results: The overall prevalence of underweight students was 29.9% out of which 9.6% fell under the category of severely underweight (BMI of <16.5). In overweight category there were 8%. The frequency of students falling in Obese Class I, II & III was 2.7%, 0.6% & 0.0% respectively. It was found that more female students compared to male students were underweight. In the overweight and obese categories there was a preponderance of male students. A positive correlation was found between perception of obesity amongst parents and overweight obese students.Conclusion: According to this study, underweight, especially in girls, should be considered a serious health problem among adolescent students which needs to be addressed. Obesity on the other hand does not seem to be a major issue amongst them.TAJ 2014; 27(2): 1-5

scholarly journals Assessment of Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study among Rural School Going Children in Hooghly District, West Bengal

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 198-204
Author(s):  
Malay Kumar Das ◽  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Rabindranath Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Introduction: Intermediate school children are in the transition phase from adolescent to adulthood. This age group is known for experimentation and vulnerability to adopt lifestyles predisposing to non-communicable diseases. Method: A pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used in class-room setting to collect information from students regarding presence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases. The respondents were also subjected to anthropometric measurements and blood pressure examination using standard operating procedures. Results: A total of 761 students of class VI-XII participated in the study of which 61.4% were boys and rests were girls. Increased body mass index among boys and girls were 12.6% and 11.6% were respectively. In Bivariate analysis fast food intake (>3 times/week) (OR=1.92), less physical activity (OR=1.86), high blood pressure (OR=2.53) were significantly associated with increased body mass index. In Multivariate analysis fast food intake (AOR=1.83), less physical activity (AOR= 1.94), high blood pressure (AOR=2.40) remains significant predictor. Conclusion: Therefore it is strongly felt that all efforts must be made to obviate the risk factors of overweight and obesity among the general mass at a very early age. Those efforts must be well structured, scientifically systematized and socially implementable. Keywords: Children, BMI, Risk factor, Rural school.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON CORRELATION BETWEEN BRONCHIALASTHMA CONTROLAND BODY MASS INDEX

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-39
Author(s):  
Rashmi C ◽  
Don Gregory Mascarenhas ◽  
Venkatesh BM
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Uncontrolled Asthma ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

Introduction: Airway hyper-responsiveness due to biochemical effects of adipose tissue related cytokines and adipokines, and mechanical changes in lung function due to obesity play an important role in outcome of asthma in obesity. In this study we correlate the severity of asthma and body mass index. Methods: Cross-sectional- observational study including 78 patients with bronchial asthma confirmed by history, physical findings and pulmonary function test attending Father Muller Medical College Hospital during November 2018- December 2019. Results Among 78 patients 27 (34.7%) had normal Body Mass Index (BMI), 35 (44.4%) were overweight and 16 (20.8%) were obese. Out of 35 overweight patients 15(46.8%) had uncontrolled asthma and 17(53%) had partly controlled asthma. Out of 16 obese patients 13(86.6%) had uncontrolled asthma and 2(13.3%) had partly controlled asthma. There was a significant correlation between BMI and asthma control with p – value <0.05. Conclusion: Partly controlled and uncontrolled asthma were partly associated with overweight and obesity. There is a need for further studies to demonstrate the effect of weight reduction in asthma control

scholarly journals Assessment of lipid profile in middle and upper class individuals in Abia State, Nigeria based on life-style and dietary habits

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
PN Okafor ◽  
PO Ukegbu ◽  
OC Godfrey ◽  
MC Ofoegbu ◽  
AC Uwaegbute
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Upper Class ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
The Mean

Assessment of lipid profile in some middle and upper class individuals based on their life-style and dietary habit was carried out using 35 volunteer human 19 males and 16 females. Their life-style and dietary habit were determined using a questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements of weight, height, waist and hip circumferences were taken, Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR) were calculated, while the lipid profile was determined using standard biochemical proce-dures. The results of the anthropometric measurements showed that the mean weight, height and Body Mass Index (BMI) were 80.1±13.8 kg, 1.7±1.1 m, 26.4±4.9 kg m-2, respectively for the males and 78.5±16.5 kg, 1.6±1.2 m and 25.8±5.5 kg m-2, respectively for the females. There was no statisti-cally significant difference (p > 0.05) in all the anthropometric parameters measured for both sexes except for waist/height ratio (WHR). The results of the lipid profile showed that the mean total cholesterol (TC), High density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides (TRG) were within normal reference range. Both sexes however, had mean low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) of 101.8±45.2 mg dL-1 and 119.5±43.7 mg dL-1 for males and females respectively. The total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein (TC/HDL-C) ratio revealed that mean values for the males and the females were 4.5±1.1 and 4.9±2.1 respectively. Correlation analysis showed positive correlations between BMI and LDL-C (r=0439; p=0.018), WHR and TAG (r=0.488; p=0.003), waist circumference (WC) and TRG (r=0.379; p=0.025). A high prevalence of overweight/obesity and dyslipidaemia (high LDL-C and triglycerides) were observed among the adults. Appropriate interventions such as regular exercise and periodic lipid profile screening should be advocated.Keywords: Lipid profile, dietary habit, anthropometry, Abia State

scholarly journals Association between eating patterns and body mass index in a sample of children and adolescents in Northeastern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 2235-2245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadya Helena Alves dos Santos ◽  
Rosemeire Leovigildo Fiaccone ◽  
Maurício Lima Barreto ◽  
Luce Alves da Silva ◽  
Rita de Cássia Ribeiro Silva
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between eating patterns and body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents. This is a cross-sectional study of 1,247 male and female students, aged between 6 and 12, from public elementary schools in São Francisco do Conde, Bahia State, Brasil. BMI was used to analyze the children’s nutritional status. Food consumption frequencies, in addition to demographic and socioeconomic information, were collected for each participant. Dietary patterns were identified through a factor analysis. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17.3% (10.2% overweight and 7.1% obese). Two eating patterns, “obesogenic” and “prudent”, were identified. The former is characterized by sweets and sugars, typical Brazilian dishes, pastries, fast food, oils, milk, cereals, cakes, and sauces, and was positively associated with increased BMI (ßi = 0.244; p = 0.018). An “obesogenic” dietary pattern was associated with increased BMI.

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