RELATIONSHIP OF ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES WITH FASTING BLOOD SUGAR IN MODERATE AND SEDENTARY WORKERS

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RELATIONSHIP OF ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES WITH FASTING BLOOD SUGAR IN MODERATE AND SEDENTARY WORKERS

Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: Failure to engage in physical activity constitutes the fourth most important risk factor leading to death in the entire world. Modernization has resulted in increased rates of diabetes, primarily because of a decrease in physical activity, and increasing prevalence of obesity. There is a close association between obesity and type 2 diabetes. The likelihood and severity of type 2 diabetes is closely linked with body mass index. Insulin resistance, which is the basis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, is associated with both visceral and subcutaneous fat content. Objective of the Study: To assess relationship of anthropometric variables with fasting blood glucose in moderate and sedentary workers in Jammu region. Materials and Methods: A total of 300 subjects, 150 each from Group-1 (moderate workers) and Group-2 (sedentary workers) consisting of 75 males and 75 females were selected for this study. Record of body weight, height, waist circumference and hip circumference was made as per WHO standards. The body mass index and waist hip ratio were calculated. Abdominal obesity was assessed by measuring waist hip ratio. Fasting blood glucose estimation was done by fully enzymatic glucose oxidase-peroxidase method. Mean and standard deviation were calculated and reported for quantitative variables. The statistical difference in mean value was tested using unpaired ‘t’ test. Linear regression was used for unilateral comparison. A p-value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. All p-values reported are two-tailed. Results: The mean values of age, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio (males only), waist-height ratio and abdominal volume index in Group 1 (moderate workers) subjects were significantly less as compared to those of Group 2 (sedentary workers). Relationship of waist circumference with fasting blood sugar in Group 2 was found to be significant, while anthropometric parameters showed no significant relationship with fasting blood sugar. Conclusion: Anthropometric variables such as weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-hip ratio, waist-height ratio and abdominal volume index are significantly affected in sedentary workers, showing that sedentary work profile affects the general body mass index and leads to both central and generalized obesity.

Authors and Affiliations

Anjali Nadir Bhat, Dr. A. S Bhatia

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