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Background: As such, obesity and overweight have both been described as anomalous accumulation of excessive body fat which may be harmful to health. Obesity is one of the most prominent problems imminent among all societies, particularly in developing countries. Often these conditions lead to complications such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and if not treated timely, death. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore and to study the association of age and gender with overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore.Methods: School based cross sectional study was conducted at B.G.S International school, from August to December 2017. Students aged 6 to 16, who were present during the survey, were included in the study.Results: Overall, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the students were 7.09% and 4.08%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst boys were 3.19% and 2.04%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst girls were 3.90% and 2.04%.Conclusions: Integrating physical activity and nutrition education in school curriculum at all levels will play a great part in decreasing the prevalence of obesity and overweight.

Objectives: Estimating the hemoglobin (Hb) status in female medicos through prospective cross-sectional study and assessment of influencing of cofactors were objectives. Methods:Women medicos who volunteered, consented and met selection criteria were enrolled. Hb level was estimated to diagnose anemia. Relationship with influencing factors was assessed statistically. Result:A total of 100 eligible students were enrolled. Mean age±standard deviation (SD) age of the participants' was 20.9±3.1 years (17-25 years). Mean±SD Hb was 12.25±1.0189 g% (9.0-16.0 g%). 33 were anemic, and mild anemia (32%) was frequent. There was a history of worm infestation in three students (3%), who were treated adequately. Nine were on iron supplements of which five were still anemic and were continuing the treatment by the end of the study. 28 (84.84%) anemic students were not on any iron or hematinic treatment. There was no association between the anemia and nature of diet, consumption of green leafy vegetables, consumption of coffee/tea after food, smoking/tobacco or alcohol consumption, mother's education, socioeconomic status, menstrual factors, and physical exercise. The prevalence of anemia was found to be higher in underweight and overweight students in comparison to students with normal body mass index.Asymptomatic participants (n=78) outnumbered symptomatic ones (n=22), but without any statistical significance. Easy fatigability (14%), pallor (7%), breathlessness (6%), weakness (9%), and easy bruising (1%) were frequent complaints. Conclusion:Anemia is frequent among women medicos, often underdiagnosed, under-reported, many remaining asymptomatic. Negligence of medical students toward their anemic status despite the awareness of consequences of low Hb level is a serious cause of concern.