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 âtâ 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
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP540093
- DOI -
- Views 97
- Downloads 0
EFFECT OF FLOUR DUST ON PULMONARY FUNCTIONS IN FLOUR MILL WORKERS IN MARATHAWADA REGION
Background and Objectives : Due to industrialization and ineffective pollution control measures indoor air pollution is major health problem in developing countries. Flour dust occurs across the range of food industries,...
STUDY OF BRAINSTEM AUDITORY EVOKED POTENTIALS (BAEP) IN NORMAL HEALTHY PERSONS IN VARIOUS AGE GROUPS.
Background: Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) are very small electrical voltage potentials signal generated by a sound through the auditory pathway. Age and gender influence on the BAEPs deserve keen appraisal for correc...
ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC FEATURES IN CLINICALLY SUSPECTED GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The study was undertaken for electrophysiological confirmation of the diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) in patients presenting with bilaterally symmetrical progressive weakness of both...
STUDY TO ASSESS PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS IN ELDERLY POPULATION.
Background and Objectives: Ageing is associated with progressive declining in pulmonary function. Awareness of the basic changes in respiratory physiology associated with aging is important for for diagnosis as well as f...
GENDER VARIATION IN HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN LATER LIFE
Background & objectives: Complete blood cell count is a frequently used laboratory test for the diagnosis of several diseases, in health examination and preoperative evaluation. Values of haematological parameters are af...