An Incidence factor for Overweight People of Urban and Rural Areas in Kerala
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The Overweight or obesity is the most important public Health problem and major risk factor for many diseases especially in women. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight in urban and rural women of Kerala. In this study, 1000 women (500 each belonging to urban and rural areas of Kerala) ranging in age 26-46 years onwards was examined. Data was collected by questionnaires and height and weight was measured using standard protocols to calculate the body mass index (BMI). The prevalence of overweight or obesity was more found in urban women as compared to rural women of Kerala. On the basis of BMI classification it has been concluded that prevalence of various grades of thinness is lower in urban women than rural women of Kerala.
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Dr. Mathieu Vergis
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