Background: The anatomy of human foot owes its adaptation to bipedal locomotion. Support and propulsion are the two main activities of foot which are possible due to segmental nature of foot. Bony architecture contributes to the arches of foot. Continuous stress put on the foot during childhood is expected to have changes in developing bone morphology. Pes planus and pes cavus are the two major foot deformities involving medial longitudinal arch.Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of pes planus and pes cavus among tribal children of Andhra Pradesh state in India.Materials and Methods: A sample size of 360 healthy tribal children, between the age group of 3-15 years, was randomly selected from Andhra Pradesh State. Anthropometric variables such as standing height and weight, foot length and width were measured. Height was measured using measuring tape and weight using weighing scale. Foot length and foot width were measured using osteometric board. BMI was calculated using the formula BMI= (weight (kg)*10000)/(height(cm))2. Static foot prints of both feet were taken on graph sheets in both weight bearing and non weight bearing conditions. Arch index proposed by Cavanagh and Rodgers was followed to measure Medial longitudinal arch (MLA). MLA was classifed AI≤0.21 as pes cavus, AI=0.21-0.26 as normal foot and AI≥0.26 pes cavus.Results: Incidence of pes cavus was found to be higher than pes planus. Overall prevalence of pes planus was 26.4% & 25.6% while pes cavus was 58.9% & 66.7% for right and left foot respectively. Pes planus at 3-4 year age group was 60% and 63.3% which decreased to 16.7% and 30% at 14-15 year age group for right and left foot respectively. Pes cavus at 3-4 year age group was 33.3% and 33.3% while at 14-15 year age group was 76.7% and 66.7% for right and left foot respectively.Conclusion: Pes cavus was found to be high among 3-15 year children. Age and gender were associated with foot arch structure. External factors like ethnic variations, hilly areas, bare foot walking; climbing trees might have a great role in infl uencing foot arch structure. Alteration from normal foot structure may infl uence the gait and lead to different injury patterns.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(5) 2016 108-116

Background and objectives: This study was undertaken to determine the correlation between anthropometric parameters with blood pressure in adult male population of Haryana. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in 300 north indian haryanvi males aged 25-40 years belonging to two endogamous groups (baniyas&jats). Measurements include subjects systolic and diastolic blood pressure, anthropometric measurements include height,weight,hip and waist circumference were taken and data was statistically analysed. RESULTS: Mean ±SD for weight,BMI and WHR were found to be more in baniyas than jats and p-value was found to be statistically significant.Increased anthropometric indices (BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR) and increased prevalence of hypertension was seen (50%) in baniyas and (39.33%) jats. BMI, WC, WHtR have a strong correlation with the hypertension and prehypertension .Information was obtained about lifestyle and dietary habits of the subjects. Conclusion: Sedentary life style and changes in dietary habits resulted in high anthropometric indices further increase the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension.Preventive measures should be undertaken to reduce the rising burden of hypertension.

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