EFFECT OF UPPER BODY FAT DISTRIBUTION ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing, and there is evidence that obesity, in particular abdominal obesity as a marker of insulin resistance, is negatively associated with pulmonary function. The mechanism for this association and the best marker of abdominal adiposity in relation to pulmonary function is not known. Study objectives: We assessed the association between pulmonary function and body mass index (BMI), waist/hip ratio and Body fat percentage as markers of adiposity and body fat distribution. We used Pearson correlation coefficient to analyse the association of pulmonary function (i.e., FEV1 and FVC) [with manoeuvres performed in the sitting position] with overall adiposity markers (i.e., Body fat percentage and BMI) and abdominal adiposity markers (WHR).Methods:-One forty male subjects underwent physical examination, computerised pulmonary function tests (spirometry, lung volumes) and various anthropometric measurements (waist-hip ratio, BMI, skin fold thickness) out of which seventy were case and seventy were control. Results: Result showed that expiratory reserve volume and FVC were showed negative correlation with WHR in obese group (p<0.001).There was negative correlation observed between BF% and ERV (-0.49), FVC (-0.05), and MVV (-0.11). There was negative correlation observed between BMI and ERV (-0.46) and MVV (-0.17).WHR also showed negative correlation with ERV (-0.14). Interpretation & conclusion: ERV and FVC were significantly decreased in subjects with WHR more than 0.93.These results suggest that abdominal adiposity is a better predictor of pulmonary function than Body fat percentage or BMI, and investigators should consider it when investigating the determinants of pulmonary function
Authors and Affiliations
Ashvin Sorani, Chirag Savalia, Kirit Sakariya, Bharat Chavda, Manish Kakaiya, Neeta Mehta
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP546839
- DOI -
- Views 83
- Downloads 0
Pulmonary Function Tests In Rural Women Exposed To Biomass Fuel
Background: Biomass fuel accounts for more than one-half of the domestic energy in most developed countries and as much as 95% in developing countries. As the combustion efficiency of biomass fuel is very low, it yields...
EFFECT OF ISOMETRIC HAND GRIP ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN NORMOTENSIVE HEALTHY OFFSPRING OF HYPERTENSIVE PARENTS
Background and objectives: One of the primary pathologies associated with hypertension is a complex autonomic malfunction with evidence of sympathetic hyperactivity and/or vagal withdrawal. The goal of present study was...
A STUDY ON EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING ON BLOOD CHOLESTEROL IN YOUNG POPULATION OF AHMEDABAD
Backgrounds and objectives: According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India records about 800,000 tobacco deaths every year or 2,200 deaths a day. Smoking in different forms is a major risk factor for a...
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OXIDATIVE STRESS AND HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PREECLAMPSIA
Background & Objectives: Preeclampsia, being most common medical complication of pregnancy requires early diagnosis and intervention. The aim of present study is to measure and correlate serum MDA level with HS-CRP level...
STUDY OF VENTILATORY LUNG FUNCTION TESTS OF BUS DRIVERS IN PUNE CITY
Background &Objectives: Bus drivers are highly exposed to diesel exhaust and other atmospheric pollutants. Thus the study was planned to study ventilatory lung function tests of bus drivers in Pune city. Methods: Age and...