Cross Sectional Study of Body Mass Index, Waist Hip Ratio and Blood Pressure among Medical and Dental Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: To study body mass index, waist hip ratio and blood pressure as well as to correlates the changes in body mass index and waist-hip ratio with systolic and diastolic blood pressure among medical and dental students. Methods: 500 medical and dental students of age group of 17- 26 years were selected for this study out of which 255 were males and 245 were females. Body mass index was calculated by measuring body weight in kilograms (kg) by Digital scale divided by square of the body height which is measured by commercial stadiometer in meter square (m2). The Waist Hip ratio was measured by measuring Waist circumference and Hip circumference with the help of measuring tape and Blood pressure using mercury sphygmomanometer. Result: Significant correlation of body mass index and waist-hip ratio with systolic and diastolic blood pressures has been found. Similarly, there were significant comparisons systolic and diastolic blood pressures among the different classes of body mass index. The blood pressure is highest in obese II subjects. Conclusion: there should be regular health checkup for obese person for prevention of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases complications. Prevention of obesity is must for better health.
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Rakesh Pathak
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