Correlation between Serum Leptin Levels, Body Mass Index and Obesity in Omanis
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2006, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: To ascertain the relationship between serum leptin levels and related variables (weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and fat percentage) in a group of Omani obese and non-obese healthy subjects. Methods: Leptin levels were assessed in serum samples from 35 obese Omanis and 20 non-obese healthy subjects. Results: Tere was a significant difference (p< 0.00) in serum leptin between the obese group (34.78 + 3.96 ng/ml) and the control non-obese subjects (0.6 ± 4.2 ng/ml). Leptin levels were higher in females compared to males. Tere was a significantly positive correlation between leptin levels in obese subjects with weight (p=0.002), body fat percentage (p=0.000) and BMI (p=0.00). Conclusions: We concluded that serum leptin levels are higher in the Omani obese group and correlate positively with body fatness and obesity.
Authors and Affiliations
Masoud Y Al Maskari| Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. 35 Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman, Adel A Alnaqdy| Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. 35 Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman
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