Community endocrinology

Kalra, Sanjay; Kumar, Arun; Sreedevi, Aswathy; Shriraam, Vanishree

doi:10.4103/2230-8210.167564

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“…Various studies have similarly associated multiple morbidity conditions with overweight and obesity. [323242526] Our study finds hypertension as most common associated morbid condition (48.9%), followed by acid peptic disease (44.5%), osteoarthritis (32.7%) and DM (18%). Other studies also suggest higher BMI to be associated with hypertension,[910] diabetes,[9] many gastrointestinal diseases[3] and osteoarthritis.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 71%

Epidemiology of obesity and its related morbidities among rural population attending a primary health centre of Odisha, India

Palo¹,

Swain²,

Priyadarshini³

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Context: Overweight and obesity has become a major contributor to global burden of chronic diseases and disability. Obesity among rural India is emerging as a major health problem because of change in lifestyle and food habits, thereby increases the risk of multiple morbid conditions among rural population. Aims: This study aims to find out the association of overweight/obesity with different socio-demographic factors and explore the co-morbidities among overweight and obese in a rural setting. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was done in a randomly selected primary health centre of Khurda district, Odisha for 4 months. Materials and Methods: This study was done among 183 patients aged >20 years with BMI >25 kg/m 2 after taking their consent. Anthropometric measurements were done and data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistics such as proportion, mean and standard deviation were calculated and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test, univariate and multivariate regression was done using the SPSS version 20.0. Results: Mean age of participants was 45.7 (±13.8) years. About 93.4% were Grade II obese while 51.9% were at risk according to their waist–hip ratio. Around 53.6% of participants had multi-morbidity. Age, occupation and number of children were significantly associated with obesity. Morbidity was significantly associated with age, occupation, marital status and number of children. Increased grade in obesity the more is the probability of having morbidity. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to screen for obesity at rural health facility and early management for prevention from co-morbidities.

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confidence: 71%

Epidemiology of obesity and its related morbidities among rural population attending a primary health centre of Odisha, India

Palo¹,

Swain²,

Priyadarshini³

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…Various Indian writings have highlighted the importance of person-centered endocrinology, community endocrinology and eco-sensitive endocrinology (or green diabetology). [ 12 13 ] These reinforce the need to involve the community as an active partner in all our activities. The choice of our webinar themes, including Transgender Endocrinology and Gender sensitive Endocrinology, as well as monthly international webinars, such as Endocrine Nursing, demonstrate an inclusive approach to the definition of the endocrine community, as well as the society that we serve.…”

Section: Ommunity E Ndocrinologymentioning

confidence: 92%

The President's message, 2019-20 strengthening endocrinology: Towards a sustainable future

Kalra

2020

Indian J Endocr Metab

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“…The Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism advocates transgender health and rights through its strongly-worded editorials[ 10 ] and thought-provoking communications. [ 3 ] The concepts of endocrine hygiene[ 11 ] and community endocrinology[ 12 ] provide affirmative support to the needs of transgender people.…”

Section: O Ur a Ctivitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%