Increasing Trend of Obesity in the Adolescents from Rural Wardha
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Aim: To study the prevalence of Obesity among the adolescent in rural population of PHC, Anji. Dist. Wardha, Maharashtra, INDIA Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among the adolescents (10-19 years) of Anji P.H.C. Sample size studied was 405, selected by random sampling. The sampling frame available with department of Community Medicine. We collected the data on their socio-demographic variables. Results: Out of 405 individuals studied 182(44.9%) were male and 223(55.1%) were female. In study population, 5.4 % of subjects were found to overweight group (85th- <95th percentile), 59.3% had normal BMI (<85th percentile) and 35.3% were thin group (<5th percentile). Only 2.2% of the subjects were found to have waist circumference more than the cut off (> 90th percentile). Conclusion: These finding indicate that the prevalence of obesity is definitely alarming situation in rural communities. The early identification of cardio metabolic risk factors can help to prevent or delay metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Dr Vijay Bhalavi, Dr Manisha A Atram, Dr. Pradeep Deshmukh, Neelam Garg
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