Age at Natural Menopause among Rural and Urban Punjabi Brahmin Females

Kaur, Maninder; Talwar, Indu

doi:10.1080/09720073.2009.11891112

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“…The mean age at menopause among the postmenopausal women was 49.9 which similar to the mean age at menopause for Indian women. [ 15 16 ] Dietary practices and physical activity levels have a potential to affects a person's quality of life. Studies focussing on current dietary intake among Indian postmenopausal women are scarce.…”

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Dietary intake, physical activity and body mass index among postmenopausal women

Ranasinghe¹,

Shettigar²,

Garg³

2017

J Mid-life Health

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Context:Nutrition plays a vital role in the quality of life in postmenopausal women.Aim:The aim is to determine the dietary intake, physical activity, and assess the body mass index (BMI) among postmenopausal women.Settings and Design:A community-based sample survey.Materials and Methods:The present study included 140 postmenopausal women (40–70 years) from Udupi, Manipal areas of Karnataka. The study was carried out between July and December 2013. Sociodemographic data were collected using a questionnaire. Anthropometric data included height, weight, waist, and hip circumference. Dietary intake was determined using 24 h dietary recall. Physical activity information was collected.Statistical Analysis Used:Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 software. Paired t-test was performed to determine the dietary adequacy.Results:Obesity was 42.1% among the study participants. Increased WHR and waist circumference were 82.1% and 77.1%. Mean daily intake of calcium and saturated fatty acids were significantly higher than recommended dietary allowance (RDA) (P < 0.001). Mean intake of energy, protein, carbohydrate, mono and poly unsaturated fatty acid, fiber and sodium were significantly lower than RDA (P < 0.001). Average daily intake of cereals, pulses, roots and tubers, meat and products, fats and oils, green leafy, and other vegetables were significantly (P < 0.001) lower than RDA. Intake of fruits, milk and milk products, and sugar was significantly higher (P < 0.001) than RDA. Only 37.1% of women performed moderate or active exercises regularly.Conclusions:Even though, nutrient and food group deficiencies were observed among postmenopausal women physical inactivity and effects of menopausal transition instigate increased BMI imposing a need to educate on nutrition and physical activity.

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Dietary intake, physical activity and body mass index among postmenopausal women

Ranasinghe¹,

Shettigar²,

Garg³

2017

J Mid-life Health

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“…The natural menopause can vary greatly between individuals and on average, occurs naturally at the age of 51 years in industrial countries and is 48 years in poor and non-industrialized countries 234. The timing of menopause is a known risk factor for several chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, osteoporosis and cancers.…”

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“… 1 The natural menopause can vary greatly between individuals and on average, occurs naturally at the age of 51 years in industrial countries and is 48 years in poor and non-industrialized countries. 2 3 4 The timing of menopause is a known risk factor for several chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, osteoporosis and cancers. Some studies reported that early menopause is associated with increased mortality from cardiovascular diseases, 5 6 7 8 and older age at menopause increases the risk of breast cancer.…”

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Age at Natural Menopause and Related Factors in Isfahan, Iran

2016

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ObjectiveThis study was aimed to evaluate the age at natural menopause and related factors among women in a population based study in 2015 in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study 960 menopausal women were selected by cluster sampling. Demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle behavior and reproductive history aspects were collected using a structured questionnaire. Woman and her husband's educational level and occupation with family income were the variables to construct socioeconomic status using principal component analysis.ResultsMean and median of natural menopause age were 48.66 and 48 years, respectively. Women body mass index (BMI) more than 30 kg/m2 had significantly higher menopausal age than women with lower BMI (P value = 0.022). The mean of menopausal age was not statistically significant in regard to marital status, physical activity, smoking status, menarche age, age at first pregnancy and history of abortion. Menopause age with pregnancy numbers and age at last pregnancy had a significant positive association. Women with better socioeconomic status had significantly higher natural menopause age. Multiple linear regression shows significant relationship between lower age at menopause with higher age at marriage, higher number of pregnancy and lower socioeconomic status.ConclusionAge at menopause in our studied sample is similar to previous estimates reported for other Iranian populations. Age at marriage, higher number of pregnancy and lower socioeconomic status were the significant factors in relations to age at menopause.

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“…The mean age at natural menopause (ANM) is 51 years in industrialized nations, while it is 48 years in poor and non-industrialized nations. [ 1 2 3 ] Menopause is not a central event but rather a result of primary ovarian failure secondary to apoptosis or programmed cell death. This results in reduced production of estradiol, the most active form of estrogen as well as increased levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and decreased levels of inhibin.…”

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Lifestyle and dietary factors determine age at natural menopause

Sapre

Thakur

2014

J Mid-life Health

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A literature search was done using PubMed. The age at natural menopause (ANM) depends on various factors like genetic, environmental, socioeconomic, reproductive, dietary, and lifestyle of which some like nulliparity, vegetarian diet, smoking, high fat intake, cholesterol, and caffeine accelerates; while others like parity, prior use of oral contraceptive pills, and Japanese ethnicity delays the ANM. ANM is an important risk factor for long-term morbidity and mortality; and hence, the need to identify the modifiable risk factors like diet and lifestyle changes. Delayed menopause is associated with increased risk of endometrial and breast cancer, while early ANM enhances the risk for cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis. The correlation between diet and ANM has not been extensively studied; however, whatever studies have been done till now point towards role of high intake of total calories, fruits, and proteins in delaying the ANM, while high polyunsaturated fat intake accelerates it. The role of dietary soy, total fat, saturated fat, red meat, and dietary fiber in determining the ANM has been controversial and needs further studies to substantiate it. The lifestyle factors like current smoking and vigorous exercise have been significantly associated with early menopause, while moderate alcohol consumption delays the ANM. Large prospective studies are needed to study the association of ANM and other modifiable factors like passive smoking fish consumption, soy, and various types of tea. The knowledge of modifiable determinants of ANM can help in setting up menopausal clinics and initiating health programs specially in developing countries.

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Age at Natural Menopause among Rural and Urban Punjabi Brahmin Females

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

Dietary intake, physical activity and body mass index among postmenopausal women

Dietary intake, physical activity and body mass index among postmenopausal women

Age at Natural Menopause and Related Factors in Isfahan, Iran

Lifestyle and dietary factors determine age at natural menopause

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