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 Association between Acne and Body Mass Index: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Saraswoti Neupane ◽  
Binamra Basnet ◽  
Tara Devi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Middle Income Countries

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common and chronic inflammatory skin disease of pilosebaceous unit. Obesity is one of the biggest problems in western life style but nowadays, the problem is increasing even in low and middle-income countries. Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to accurately measure obesity.Objective: To find out the association between different categories of BMI and severity of acne.Materials and methods: This was a cross sectional prospective study conducted in the outpatient department of Gandaki Medical College from January to July, 2017. All the newly diagnosed patients with acne were included in the study. Height and weight of the patients was recorded and BMI was calculated. BMI was categorized as underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. Type of lesions were noted and severity of acne was graded from 1 to 4.Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 17.0 for windows. One-way Analysis of Variance between groups (ANOVA) test was applied. P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: There were altogether 249 patients with acne. Age of the patients ranged from 10 to 44 years with mean age of 20.82 ±5.9 years. Most of the patients were in the age group of 11-20 years. Female: male ratio was 1:1.4. Majority of patients (65.5%) had normal BMI. Most of the patients had Grade 2 acne (52.6%). There was no significant association between the BMI and severity of acne (p=0.129).Conclusion: There was no significant association between BMI and severity of acne.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT STRES DENGAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH MAHASISWA PSPD FK UNTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Melvi Purwanti ◽  
Eka Ardiani Putri ◽  
M. In’am Ilmiawan ◽  
Wilson Wilson ◽  
Rozalina Rozalina
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
The Body ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Test

Abstract: Correlation Between Stress Level And Body Mass Index On Medical Student Of Tanjungpura University. Stress is an unspecific body response disturbed body needs. The body mass index is an indicator for the categories of underweight, normal, overweight, and obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between stress level and body mass index on the student at the medical faculty of Tanjungpura University. This study was an analitic the observasional with cross sectional design. A total of 79 students were studied. The study was conducted in medical faculty of Tanjungpura University. Data was analyzed by Spearman test . Result of this study showed that 28,6% students had mild stress level and 45,2% had normal body mass index. Spearman test showed significant correlation between stress level and body mass index (p= 0,000; r= -0,734). There was significant correlation between stress level with body mass index among medical students.Abstrak: Hubungan Tingkat Stres Dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh Mahasiswa PSPD FK Untan. Stres adalah respon tubuh tidak spesifik terhadap kebutuhan tubuh yang terganggu. Indeks massa tubuh adalah indikator untuk kategori underweight, normal, overweight, dan obesitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat stres dengan indeks massa tubuh mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tanjungpura angkatan 2013. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan Cross sectional. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 79 orang mahasiswa. Penelitian dilakukan di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak. Hasil penelitian diuji dengan uji statistik Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada 24 orang (28,6%) mengalami stres ringan dan 38 orang (45,2%) dengan berat badan normal. Berdasarkan analisis statistik diperoleh nilai signifikansi (p) yang didapatkan adalah 0,000 dan nilai korelasi (r) adalah 0,734. Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat stres dengan indeks massa tubuh mahasiswa PSPD.

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 Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik Dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT) Pada Siswa SMP Negeri 1 Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lastri Daniati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Latar Belakang: Kesehatan seluruh kelompok usia termasuk usia remaja dipengaruhi oleh tingkat aktivitas fisik dari seseorang. Individu yang memiliki aktivitas fisik yang tinggi biasanya memiliki indeks massa tubuh (IMT) yang normal. Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan tingkat aktivitas fisik dengan IMT pada siswa SMP Negeri 1 Padang. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan studi cross sectional pada siswa SMP (50 laki-laki dan 102 perempuan). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Maret 2020. Berat badan dan tinggi badan diukur, IMT dihitung dan dibagi menjadi IMT normal/ kurang dan lebih. Tingkat aktivitas fisik diwawancarai menggunakan kuesioner indeks Baecke dan dibagi menjadi tingkat aktivitas fisik rendah dan sedang. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Chi square dan hasil bermakna signifikan bila p-value <0,05. Hasil: Sebagian besar siswa memiliki IMT normal/ kurang (64,5%) dan memiliki tingkat aktivitas fisik ringan (59,9%). Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara tingkat aktivitas fisik dan IMT (p = 0,03). Simpulan: Tingkat aktivitas fisik dan IMT adalah berhubungan pada siswa di SMP Negeri 1 Padang.  Kata kunci: remaja, indeks massa tubuh, aktivitas fisik   Background: The health of people including adolescents is influenced by the level of physical activity of a person. An individual with high physical activity level usually has a normal body mass index (BMI). Objectives:To determine the association of physical activity level and BMI in students of SMP Negeri 1 Padang. Methods: This research was a cross-sectional study in 152 junior high school students (50 males and 102 females). The survey was conducted on March 2020. Body weight and height were measured, BMI was calculated and classified into normal/ low and high BMI. The level of physical activity was evaluated by using the Baecke index questionnaire and classified into low and moderate activity level. Data were analyzed by using the Chi-square test and result was considered significant at p-value <0.05.  Result: Most students had normal or low BMI (64.5%) and had low physical activity level (59.9%). There was a significant correlation between physical activity level and BMI (P = 0.03). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the physical activity level and BMI  is associated in students of SMP Negeri 1 Padang. Keyword: adolescent; body mass index; physical activity  

scholarly journals Study of relationship between age and body mass index on knee osteoarthritis in advanced aged females in a divisional city of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malay K. Roy ◽  
M. Zakir Hossain ◽  
A. H. M. Tanvir Hasan Siddiquee ◽  
M. Alauddin ◽  
Mohammad K. Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Advanced Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Knee osteoarthritis is a notable issue in senior citizens and is a burning problem worldwide. There are so many risk factors related to knee osteoarthritis but women's sex, age, and obesity are significant. The aim and objective of this study were to estimate the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis among women in the age group of 46 to 65 years and the effect of age and body mass index (BMI) on knee osteoarthritis.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Cross-sectional study was conducted at outpatient department (OPD) in Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, a tertiary level hospital, among females of Mymensingh, a divisional city of Bangladesh in the age group of 46 to 65 years. Purposive sampling technique used to select study subjects. A total of 100 females participated in this study in one month (July 2019-August 2019).<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 100 participants were enlisted in the study, in the age group of 46 to 55 years 39 (39%) and 56 to 65 years 61 (61%). Total 65 (65%) participants were affected with knee osteoarthritis. Among them, 19 (29.2%) participants were in the age group of 46-55 years and 46 (70.8%) participants were in the age group of 55-65 years, thus in the advanced age group, knee osteoarthritis is remarkably more. Participants affected with knee osteoarthritis with BMI ≥25 were significantly more affected 45 (69.2%) compared with participants with normal BMI 20 (30.2%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Knee osteoarthritis is significantly associated with advanced age and obesity. Advanced age and overweight were strongly associated with osteoarthritis in our population. Therefore, weight reduction and preventive measures can decrease the burden and will help in minimizing morbidity associated with OA.</p>

scholarly journals Social and Psychological Predictors of Body Mass Index among South Africans 15 Years and Older: SANHANES-1

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zandile June-Rose Mchiza ◽  
Whadi-Ah Parker ◽  
Muhammad Zakir Hossin ◽  
Amy Heshmati ◽  
Demetre Labadarios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
South African ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Africans

This study investigated how psychological distress and the proxies for social position combine to influence the risk of both underweight and overweight in South Africans aged 15 years and older. This was a cross-sectional study that included 2254 men and 4170 women participating in the first South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1). An analysis exploring the associations of social and mental health characteristics with body mass index (BMI) was conducted using binary and multinomial logistic regressions. Results suggested that, overall, women had a higher risk of overweight/obesity compared to men (age-adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 4.65; 95% confidence intervals [CI] 3.94–5.50). The gender effect on BMI was smaller in non-African participants (AOR 3.02; 95% CI 2.41–3.79; p-value for interaction = 0.004). Being employed and having a higher level of education were associated with higher risks of overweight and obesity and a lower risk of underweight. Being single or without a spouse and poor mental health were found to increase the odds of being underweight, especially in men. To conclude, there are strong social gradients and important gender and ethnic differences in how BMI is distributed in the South African population.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index Status of First Year Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-18
Author(s):  
Md Azizur Rahman ◽  
Jebunnessa Begum ◽  
Md Abdu Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indirect Measure ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) is an important tool for indirect measure of nutritional status of an individual. Overweight and obesity are recognized as “escalating epidemics” affecting both developed and developing countries. An obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) individual is more likely to get hypertension, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, gall bladder disease and various types of cancer. Aim: To assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and factors associated with obesity. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Department of Anatomy among 101 students ‘AFMC Medical cadets’ category from November 2019 to January 2020.  Data were collected using pretested questionnaire after taking verbal consent from the participants and administrative authority. The height and weight of the cadets were measured and the BMI was calculated. Results: Among the 101 Medical cadets of Armed Forces Medical College, the mean ± SD height of the students was 1.6.±0.08 m, while the mean weight was 63.6±12.1 kg and the mean BMI 24.0±4.3 kg/m2. Normal BMI was observed in 65.6% students, while 24.2% students were overweight, 10.1% obese and only 2.2% underweight. Overweight and obesity were significantly more in male than female students. Conclusion: The present study gives an idea about the alarming prevalence of overweight and obesity among the ‘AFMC Medical Cadets’ category. There is a need to create awareness and interest regarding healthy diet and body weight management among this future physician population. Nutritional education on dietary practices and life style change should be built in as supporting educational activity during each calendar year. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 1 (June) 2020: 16-18

scholarly journals Study of serum magnesium levels in pre-diabetics and its correlation to body mass index

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1143
Author(s):  
Ajeesh Koshy ◽  
Roshan M.
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Serum Magnesium ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
P Value ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Burden

Background: Diabetes is a growing public health burden across the world, particularly in the developing countries. Homeostasis of the trace elements such as magnesium has been found to play an important role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and diabetic complications. Studies had found out an association between serum magnesium and incident diabetes; where diabetes may induce urinary magnesium loss. But in pre-diabetes, serum glucose levels are below the threshold for urinary magnesium wasting and hence unlikely to influence serum magnesium levels. This study was done to assess their serum magnesium levels and find its correlation.Methods: This cross sectional study was done among 120 pre-diabetic subjects. Pre-diabetes was diagnosed as per ADA guidelines and body mass index was calculated according to Asian guidelines of BMI. Serum magnesium levels were done for all of them and statistically analysed to correlate the serum magnesium with body mass.Results: The present study observed that 69 out of 120 pre-diabetics, 57.5% have low magnesium levels. This study showed that 57.5% of pre-diabetics is having normal body mass index, out of which more than half of them are having normal serum magnesium. But out of 12 obese pre-diabetics, 11 were having low serum magnesium 91.6%. (P value 0.026 which is statistically significant).Conclusions: This study observed that serum magnesium levels are low in Pre-diabetics. Significant hyomagnesemia has been seen in pre-diabetics with high BMI compared to those with normal BMI. 

scholarly journals Association of Obesity with Hypertension in Adult Female

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Nahid Yeasmin ◽  
Sayeeda Mahmuda ◽  
Shamima Akther ◽  
Khadija Begum ◽  
Masud Salehin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Female Subjects

Background: Incidence of hypertension in female is increasing throughout the world, leading to life threatening medical problem like cardiovascular diseases, stroke. An association between hypertension and obesity has been identified.Objectives : The study was carried out to observe the association of obesity with hypertension in adult female.Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, during the period of January 2011 to December 2011. A total number of one hundred female subjects were selected with age ranging from30 to50 years. Among them 50 hypertensive female subjects were included from out-patient department of Medicine, Dhaka medical college Hospital, Dhaka as study group(B) and 50 apparently healthy female were taken as control group(A) for comparison Waist circumference(WC) was measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated in both groups. Data was analyzed by Unpaired Student’s ‘t’ test and Pearson’s correlation co-efficient (r) test as applicable.Results: The value of waist circumference was higher in hypertensive subjects than those of nonhypertensive female and result was statistically significant. Body mass index value was significantly (p<0.001) higher in hypertensive subjects in comparison to those of non-hypertensive subjects. In hypertensive subjects waist circumference and body mass index values were higher and showed significant positive correlation with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Present study revealed that hypertension has positive and significant relationship with waist circumference and body mass index.Bangladesh J Medicine Jan 2017; 28(1) : 28-33

scholarly journals Hubungan Antara Indeks Massa Tubuh Dengan Jenis Hernia Inguinalis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
Ringgo Alfarisi ◽  
Mizar Erianto ◽  
Fitri Chintiyani
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hernia Inguinalis

ABSTRACT: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND TYPES OF INGUINAL HERNIA Background: One of the risk factors that can influence or increase the incidence of inguinal hernia is overweight and obesity. Body mass index (BMI) is a simple way to see the nutritional status of adults, especially with regard to underweight and overweight.Objective: To determine the relationship between Body Mass Index and the type of inguinal herniaResearch Methods: The design in this study used a cross sectional design. The population in this study were all inguinal hernia patients at Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital Bandar Lampung in 2019-2020. The sample in this study amounted to 98 people using purposive sampling technique. Where patients with congenital hernia, chronic cough, and comorbid disease, were excluded from the study. The data obtained were analyzed using the chi square statistical test.Result: 18 respondents (20.45%) patients diagnosed with lateral inguinal hernia had normal weight and 70 respondents (79.55%) other respondents diagnosed with lateral inguinal hernia. Meanwhile, 6 respondents (60%) who were diagnosed with medial inguinal hernia were overweight-obese, while the other 4 respondents (40%) who were diagnosed with medial inguinal hernia were overweight-obese. The results of the bivariate statistical test using chi square obtained a p-value of 0.013.Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between body mass index and the type of inguinal hernia. Keywords: Body Mass Index, Lateral Inguinal Hernia, Medial Inguinal Hernia  INTISARI: HUBUNGAN ANTARA INDEKS MASSA TUBUHDENGAN JENISHERNIA INGUINALIS  Latar Belakang:Salah satu faktor resiko yang dapat mempengaruhi atau meningkatkan angka kejadian dari hernia inguinal adalah overweight dan obesitas. Indeks massa tubuh (IMT) merupakan cara sederhana untuk melihat status gizi orang dewasa, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan kekurangan dan kelebihan berat badan.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan jenis hernia inguinalisMetode Penelitian:Rancangan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pasien hernia inguinalis sebanyak di RS Pertamina Bintang Amin Bandar Lampung tahun 2019-2020.Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 98 orang dengan menggunakan tekhnikpurposive sampling. Dimana pasien dengan hernia kongenital, batuk kronis, dan penyakit komorbid, diekslusi dari penelitian. Data yang diperoleh dianalisa menggunakan uji statistic chi square.Hasil penelitian:Didapatkan 18 responden (20,45%) pasien yang didiagnosa hernia inguinalis lateralis memiliki berat badan normal dan 70 responden (79,55%) responden lainnya yang didiagnosa hernia inguinalis lateralis. Sementara itu, 6 responden (60%) responden yang didiagnosa hernia inguinalis medialis memiliki berat badan overweight-obesitas sedangkan 4 responden lainnya (40%) yang didiagnosa hernia inguinalis medialis memiliki berat badan overweight-obesitas.Hasil uji statistik bivariat menggunakan chi square diperoleh nilai p-value 0,013.Kesimpulan:Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara indeks massa tubuh dengan jenis hernia inguinalis. Kata kunci: Indeks Massa Tubuh, Hernia Ingunalis Lateralis, Hernia Inguinalis          Medialis

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