A study of height, weight and body mass index in Nepalese

Baral, Prakash; Shrestha, Rami; Shrestha, Ram Kumar; Banstola, Dinesh; Prajapati, Rajesh

doi:10.3126/jgmcn.v14i2.40021

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“…The average BMI of participants in our study was 20.3 ± 3.1 kg/m 2 . A cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 in Nepal showed that the average BMI of the overall population was 20.9 ± 1.8 kg/m 2 [ 16 ]. Likewise, another descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among the medical students of Nepal showed that the average BMI was 20.8 ± 2.4 kg/m 2 [ 17 ].…”

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Association of Anthropometric Indices with Menstrual Abnormality among Nursing Students of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Amgain

Subedi²,

Neupane³

et al. 2022

Journal of Obesity

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Introduction. Obesity has been reported to be linked with menstrual abnormalities including abnormality in cycle length, duration, and period blood loss. However, which anthropometric parameter is a better marker of menstrual abnormality is yet unknown. This study aims to explore the association of BMI, waist-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-height ratio (WHtR) with menstrual abnormalities. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 240 nursing students on two nursing campuses of Nepal. Demographic and menstrual characteristics related data were collected from the participants via the face-to-face interview technique followed by anthropometric measurements. Binary logistic regression was used to study the association of BMI, WHR, and WHtR with menstrual characteristics. Univariable and multivariable regression models were calculated at 95% confidence interval and a P value of 0.05 using a Statistical Package for Social Sciences, IBM SPSS® v21 (IBM, Armonk, New York). Results. Out of 240 participants, 52 participants (21.67%) were underweight (<18.5 kg/m2), and 47 participants (19.58%) were either overweight (≥23 kg/m2) or obese (≥25 kg/m2). Overweight and obese BMI was associated with abnormality in menstrual cycle length (AOR = 4.24; 95% CI = 1.77–10.17), duration of the menstrual period (AOR = 2.52; 95% CI = 1.09–5.81), and periodic menstrual blood loss (AOR = 9.04; 95% CI = 3.55–23.01). Increase in WHtR (>0.5) was associated with abnormal cycle length (AOR = 3.09; 95% CI = 1.09–8.80) and abnormal period duration (AOR = 3.05; 95% CI = 1.10–8.44). An increase in WHR (>0.8) was associated with abnormal cyclical menstrual blood loss (AOR = 4.93; 95% CI = 1.55–15.71). Conclusions. Obesity predisposes to menstrual irregularities. BMI is a better predictor of menstrual irregularity as the increase in BMI is associated with abnormality in menstrual cycle length, period duration, and blood loss. Increased WHR was associated with periodic blood loss only. Increased WHtR was associated with abnormal cycle length and period duration, but not menstrual blood loss.

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Association of Anthropometric Indices with Menstrual Abnormality among Nursing Students of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Amgain

Subedi²,

Neupane³

et al. 2022

Journal of Obesity

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“…The eye level was determined based on the average height of persons in Nepal. [7]. Figure 1 shows the measurement procedure of the illuminance as suggested by different studies [8,9].…”

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Study of the impact of lighting intervention in historic and touristic city of Nepal

Bista

Bhattarai³

et al. 2023

2023 IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference &Amp; Expo (LS18)

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Nepal is an ideal destination for individuals who value an experience of culture, adventure, mesmerizing scenarios, and a variety of architecture. Tourism is one of the major industries of Nepal, so it is necessary to promote the tourism industry. One possible means is to undertake appropriate and scientific intervention in illumination. This study focuses on the analysis of the current lighting scenario of historic and urban tourist destinations of Nepal. Most of the tourist attractions or tourist residing vicinities seemed to not be properly and adequately lighted. The study identified several reasons for inadequate lighting in places that are supposed to be lit adequately such as streets, pathways, squares, heritage sites, temples, and monuments. Furthermore, identified issues in the current lighting practices comprise light pollution, glare, inefficient luminaires, and a lack of maintenance. The lighting preference of tourists and dwellers/facility owners/caretakers were studied and any mismatch between them was identified. The study also conducted a survey on the status of lighting practices, the opinion of the stakeholders, and the feasibility and need for installation of luminaires in different places of the historic and touristic site.

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Pulmonary functions and anthropometric parameters of young male and female adults participating in moderate aerobic exercise

Okon,

Okorocha,

Beshel

et al. 2023

Current Research in Physiology

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A study of height, weight and body mass index in Nepalese

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

Association of Anthropometric Indices with Menstrual Abnormality among Nursing Students of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Association of Anthropometric Indices with Menstrual Abnormality among Nursing Students of Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Study of the impact of lighting intervention in historic and touristic city of Nepal

Pulmonary functions and anthropometric parameters of young male and female adults participating in moderate aerobic exercise

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