Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in psoriatic arthritis compared with psoriasis: a cross-sectional study in a South Indian population

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
NeemaMohammed Ali ◽  
Kuruvila Maria ◽  
Unnikrishnan Bhaskaran
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Indian

scholarly journals Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome: hospital based cross sectional study of prevalence and correlation in a rural south Indian population

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Dhanalakshmi Kathirvel ◽  
Vaishnavi Dhandapani ◽  
Baskaran R. ◽  
Gladius Jennifer H.
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Chi Square Test

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects 1-3% of the population. Recent studies have reported that psoriasis is associated with metabolic disorders, including obesity, dyslipidaemia and diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in psoriasis and to evaluate the association with severity and duration of psoriasis</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a hospital based cross sectional study that involved 60 patients with psoriasis evaluated for MS. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 16.0 software. Percentages, mean, standard deviation, correlation, chi-square test, t test were calculated at 5% level of significance.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 20% of patients had MS which is comparable to the normal population. 60% of the patients in our study are obese which is directly correlating with MS. There is significant increase in MS as age (p =0.01), duration of psoriasis (p =0.03), BMI (p =0.0001), waist circumference (p =0.0001) increases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is 20% association of psoriasis with MS. There is no gender predisposition and no association between the severity of psoriasis and metabolic syndrome. There is minimal relationship between the duration of psoriasis and metabolic syndrome. Obesity is the commonest factor related to psoriasis, diabetes and MS which should be taken care of by diet, exercise and lifestyle modification. </p>

Cross-sectional study estimating prevalence of maxillary sinus septum in South Indian population

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Gowri Natarajarathinam ◽  
AnushaV Rao ◽  
J Kannaperuman ◽  
Narasimman Muthusamy
Keyword(s):  
Maxillary Sinus ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Indian

Association between Obesity and Periodontitis in a South Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-106
Author(s):  
Sudhir R Patil ◽  
Komal D Walia ◽  
Surabhi Gigras ◽  
Veena HR
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Periodontal Risk ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between obesity and periodontal status as well as evaluate its association with other demographic variables like age and gender among patients in KLE Society’s Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Materials and methods A total of 200 patients (aged between 18 and 70 years) visiting the KLE Dental College in Bengaluru were analyzed for obesity and periodontal status. The body mass index (BMI) was used as an indicator of obesity and calculated as the ratio of the subject’s body weight (in kg) to the square of the height (in meters). Periodontal status was evaluated using community periodontal index (CPI). The relationship between BMI and periodontal status was assessed using binary multiple logistic regression analysis. Results Results indicated a positive correlation between BMI and periodontitis in the study group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that risk of periodontitis increases by 38% for each 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI. The risk of periodontitis increases with increase in age and influence of gender is not found to be significant. Conclusion Obesity could be a potential risk factor for periodontitis. Estimation of the BMI could, thus, be used in periodontal risk assessment. Clinical significance Obesity, as measured by BMI, is hypothesized to be involved in immunoinflammatory alterations, including periodontitis. The study also showed that obesity can be a potential risk factor for periodontitis. The BMI measurement should be used regularly as a part of periodontal risk assessment. Moreover, periodontists should counsel obese persons regarding the possible oral complications of obesity, to diminish morbidity for these individuals. How to cite this article Gigras S, Patil SR, Veena HR, Walia KD. Association between Obesity and Periodontitis in a South Indian Population: A Cross-sectional Study. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(2):103-106.

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