Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in obese adolescent male medical students
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: To find out cardiovascular risk factors in obese male medical students. Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study of 411 obese male medical students. Period of study: 1 year (January 2013-January 2014). Results: Out of 411 obese male medical students 56% were hypertensive and 44% normotensive and 72% had a positive family history of Cardio Vascular Disease; 55%were leading a sedentary lifestyle and only 44% were exercising. About 24% of subjects were taking non-veg diet. Conclusions: Obese male medical students are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
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Mahendra Pratap Singh, Deepti Singh
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