Body mass index and blood pressure indices – an epidemiologic measure for obesity in medical students
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: World health organization (WHO) has declared obesity as a disease of pandemic significance. Bodymass index (BMI) is the most useful epidemiological measure of obesity which is promulgated by WHO. The present study designed to assess the correlation between Body mass index and blood pressure indices in medical students. This study includes 500(Male 272 and female 228) M.B.B.S students, aged between 17-22 years. Study group divided in to four group’s i.e. normal weight, underweight, over weight and obese group. Results showing statistically highly significant raise of weight, SBP, DBP, MAP, RAP, BMI and PP (p<0.001) and no significant difference in age, height and heart rate (p>0.001) between normal eight, overweight, under weight and obese groups. The prevalence of being overweight and obese among undergraduate medical students is a matter of serious concern. This provide some insights to support and to encourage physical activity during adolescence and also for attempts aimed at modifying the food habits. Keywords:Body mass index (BMI), Obesity, Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressure.
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K. Bhaskara Raju
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