Prevalence of generalised obesity and abdominal obesity among medical students of PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Biochemistry - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Obesity is one of the most common preventable and neglected diseases. This study was aimed to find prevalence of Generalised Obesity and abdominal obesity based on Asia pacific classification of BMI given by WHO among medical students of PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among medical students above the age of 20 years in PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences from December 2016 to April 2017. The sample size was calculated to be 85. WHO Asia Pacific guidelines were used to define Generalised obesity (BMI≥25kg/m) and abdominal obesity (AO, waist circumference ≥90 cm). Results: 25.9% male students were found to have generalised obesity compared to 13.8% female students. In case of abdominal obesity, 14.8% male students were found to be obese compared to 27.5% female students. Interpretation and Conclusion: A higher prevalence of generalised obesity and abdominal obesity among medical students compared to childhood and adolescent obesity shows a need to intervene with preventive aspects at the curricula level of schools and colleges keeping the positive and negative aspects of early diagnosis.
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Nimisha V, Santhosh Viswan, Jagathlal P C
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