Estimation of stature by Measuring Upper Arm Length in Adolescence Age Group in Urban and Rural Population

Objective: The study was carried out with the aim to assess infant feeding and weaning practices among Kashmiri rural population. Materials and Methods: The present investigation comprised 85 rural women having their children in the age group of 1-24 months. Samples were selected randomly .Data was analyzed in the form of percentages, mean and standard deviation. Results: Average age of exclusive breast feeding was 9.41±2.32 months.88.23 per cent of mothers fed colostrum to their babies while as 11.77 per cent were of the opinion that it is not good for baby’s health. Only 23.52 per cent considered breast milk as a complete food for their infants. The most common reason for terminating breast feeding was subsequent pregnancy.Upto 4 months of age infants were fed on demand. Cow’s milk or reconstituted milk was introduced by 80 per cent of respondents between the ages of 9-12 months. The foods introduced were chut and biscuits softened in tea, banana, mashed rice with milk, porridge, egg, cerelac and nestum. Conclusion: Breast feeding was a universal practice in rural women. Most of the infants were fed colostrum without knowing its importance. A small percentage of subjects weaned their babies from 4-6 months of age. Hence, mothers need to be educated about the significance of colostrum and introduction of semi- solid foods at an appropriate age. J Med Sci.2009;12(2):46-48

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PREVALENCE AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MALNOURISHED CHILD BELOW 5 YEARS OF RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BIHAR

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v4i3.1264 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Rajiv Kumar Jha ◽

Sanjay Kumar

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Rural Population ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Bottle Feeding ◽

Age Group ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

Rural And Urban

Status of nutrition reflects the status of health of a country. Infant and young child feeding practices are multidimensional and age specific. Inappropriate feeding practices and their consequences are major obstacles to sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. This study was a step to sort out various prevailing feeding practices and awareness status of the family of child in rural and urban areas of Bihar state among the age group of below 5 Years and their outcome. This study was a hospital based descriptive study carried out in PMCH (OPD and Indoor) Patna Bihar. Total number of participants in our study is 180 in the age group 0-5 years which was further divided into 3 groups according to their age each group (0-6, 6-24, and24-60months), had 60 participants. These groups were further equally divided on the basis of location rural and urban; these Subgroups were further divided into 2 equal subgroups according to sex. In this study variety of food given is 63% and 50% in urban and rural population respectively. It is revealed that population getting variety of food has significantly better outcome in nutritional status rather than population not getting it. This study has revealed that population getting nearly proper consistency and calories are only 53% and 41% in urban and rural areas respectively. Population getting nearly proper consistency and calories has significantly better outcome in nutritional status rather than population not getting it. Prevalent mode of feeding in children below 6 months in non exclusive BREAST feeding is bottle feeding in rural and urban areas. 42% and 50% of urban and rural population BOTTLE feed their children above 6 months respectively bottle feeding significantly affect the outcome i.e. the poor nutritional status as compared to the KATORI spoon feeding. Keywords: Healthy food, varieties of nutritional food intake, Breast feeding practices.

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Reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test in healthy adults in Brazil

Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia ◽

10.1590/s1806-37562017000000388 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 190-194 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Vanessa Pereira Lima ◽

Fabiana Damasceno Almeida ◽

Tania Janaudis-Ferreira ◽

Bianca Carmona ◽

Giane Amorim Ribeiro-Samora ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Reference Values ◽

Healthy Adults ◽

Ring Test ◽

Age Group ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

The Difference ◽

Test Result

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) in healthy adults in Brazil, correlating the results with arm length, circumference of the upper arm/forearm of the dominant arm, and the level of physical activity. Methods: The participants (all volunteers) performed two 6PBRTs, 30 min apart. They were instructed to move as many rings as possible in six minutes. The best test result was selected for data analysis. Results: The sample comprised 104 individuals, all over 30 years of age. Reference values were reported by age bracket. We found that age correlated with 6PBRT results. The number of rings moved was higher in the 30- to 39-year age group than in the > 80-year age group (430.25 ± 77.00 vs. 265.00 ± 65.75), and the difference was significant (p < 0.05). The 6PBRT results showed a weak, positive correlation with the level of physical activity (r = 0.358; p < 0.05) but did not correlate significantly with any other variable studied. Conclusions: In this study, we were able to determine reference values for the 6PBRT in healthy adults in Brazil. There was a correlation between 6PBRT results and age.

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Anthropometric Characteristics of Children Living in Food Insecure Households in the United States

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980021002378 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-24

Author(s):

Francis A. Tayie ◽

Lea Anne Lambert ◽

Richmond N. Aryeetey ◽

Beibei Xu ◽

Gabrielle Brewer

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

The United States ◽

National Sample ◽

Population Based ◽

Child Growth ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Double Burden ◽

Upper Arm Length

Abstract Objective: This study provides information on food insecurity and child malnutrition in a technologically advanced nation. Design: Population-based study using multistage probability cluster sampling design to collect survey data. Multivariable regression models were used to determine associations between food security status and various malnutrition indices. Setting: We used a national sample from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014. Participants: The anthropometric and demographic datasets of 4,121 children <7 years old were analyzed for this study. Results: Food insecure infants younger than 6 months had shorter upper arm length (−0.4 cm, p=0.012) and smaller mid-upper arm circumference (−0.5 cm, p=0.004), likewise those aged 6 months-1 year who had shorter upper arm length (−0.4 cm, p=0.008), body length (−1.7 cm, p=0.007) and lower body weight (−0.5 kg, p=0.008). Food insecure children younger than 2 years were more likely to be underweight (OR: 4.34; 95% CI: 1.99-9.46) compared to their food secure counterparts. Contrarywise, food insecure children older than 5 years were more likely to be obese (OR: 3.12; 95% CI: 1.23-7.96). Conclusion: Food insecurity associates with child growth deficits in the United States. Food insecure infants and young children are generally smaller and shorter, whereas older children are heavier than their food secure counterparts, implying a double burden of undernutrition-overnutrition associated with child food insecurity. Child food and nutrition programs to improve food insecurity should focus on infants and children in the transition ages.

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Estimation of Stature from Upper Arm Length

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/ijhsr.20210503 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 23-29

Author(s):

Tripti Shakya ◽

Deepshikha Mishra ◽

Prabesh Pandey

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Regression Equation ◽

Regression Equations ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male And Female ◽

Upper Arm Length

Introduction: Reconstruction of stature from long bones of the upper extremity is of great medico-legal relevance. Upper arm length (UAL) estimate stature with reasonable accuracy and is reliable factor for predicting stature. There is a strong relationship between stature and UAL and many sets of linear equation have been developed which are easiest and reliable methods for predicting relation between stature and body segments. These derived regression equations are population specific and cannot be applied in other populations. Studies on UAL for estimation of stature is lacking among Nepalese population. Hence, present study was conducted to investigate relationship between stature and UAL and to formulate regression formula for estimation of stature from UAL among Nepalese population. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 attendees of patient visiting male and female clinic in Patan hospital, Nepal. Among 150 participants 75 were male and 75 were female. In present study stature, right and left upper arm length was measured. Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated. Regression equation was formulated for reconstruction of stature from upper arm length of both sides as well as for both male and female separately. Result: All the measured parameters i.e. stature, right upper arm length and left upper arm length were higher in male than female (p<0.001). Strong positive correlation was found between stature and UAL in both males and females thereby indicating that stature can be estimated from UAL. Conclusion: UAL is a reliable body parameter for predicting stature. It can be of great help to anatomists, clinicians and anthropologists. Key words: Stature, upper arm length, correlation coefficient and regression equation.

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An Epidemiological Study on Barriers of Utilization of Contraception among Married Women of Reproductive Age Group in Rural Population of Meerut

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development ◽

10.37506/v10/i12/2019/ijphrd/191987 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 418

Author(s):

Ravi Shastri ◽

Pawan Parashar ◽

Varsha Chaudhary

Keyword(s):

Epidemiological Study ◽

Rural Population ◽

Married Women ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Prevalence and Interrelationship of Obesity in Hypertension

10.53350/pjmhs21155924 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 924-925

Author(s):

Arif Gulzar ◽

Riasat Ali ◽

Muhammad Aleem ud Din ◽

Aqeel Ahmad ◽

M. Faheem Siddiqui ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rural Area ◽

National Health ◽

Rural Population ◽

Young Patients ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Age Group ◽

Medical Department ◽

Keywords Obesity ◽

Males And Females ◽

Obesity Hypertension

Aim: To evaluate recognized parameters as obese or central obese and divided into groups. Methods: The study has been conducted in OPD of Medical Department of Pak Red Crescent Medical & Dental college and hospital which is located in rural area of Punjab Pakistan. Young patients in age group of 18-40 years with hypertension were selected. Fifty three patients without any known complication of hypertension were selected .The patients groups were made and obese patients were separated from non-obese in the form of tables and the results are noted. Results: Obesity was found in large proportion of observed groups of hypertension and it was noted in 60% of cases.The obese patients were with higher BMIrange in males and females. Conclusions: The obesity with hypertension in young our rural population is an alarming situation and the international and nationalevidences showing the interrelationship of the two conditions by certain mechanisms make it a matter of national health consideration. Keywords: Obesity, hypertension, rural area

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