Correlation of BMI and MUAC with anemia among Sindh University Students, Jamshoro, Pakistan

Laghari, Zulfiqar Ali; Baig, Nimra Masood; Memon, Faraz Farooq; Panhwar, F.; Qambarani, M. R.; Palh, Z. A.

doi:10.26692/surj/2017.09.15

“…The middle upper arm circumference is found less in anemic individual (Laghari et al, 2017) similarly, various studies show the association of anemia with BMI in university students (Faheem et al, 2019, Shill et al, 2014, moreover, in Chinese women the highest concentration of hemoglobin was reported in obese female as compared to other BMI groups (Qin et al, 2013), in Russian population elevated hemoglobin level is linked with higher waist to hip ratio (Bikbov et al, 2019), on the contrary elevated BMI is reported in those who were having less hemoglobin level (Altunoglu, et al, 2014), similarly significant poor iron status is seen in obese children (Amato et al, 2010). Hence the evidence are suggesting that anthropometric indicators are associated with hemoglobin level however the investigation at molecular level is the need of time moreover, in order to view the clear picture of the aspect of the anemia and anthropometric indicators relationship; a giant cross sectional study comparing different nationalities is recommended.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 86%

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Pak J. Biotech

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Background:The anemia is the one of the biggest burden of diseases worldwide, peculiarly in developing world, it is more commonly found in women as compared to men. The anthropometric indicators like BMI, waist circumference or waist to hip ratio has been associated with cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol profile. The current literature survey reveals that BMI could be the possible anemic indictor, however a comprehensive study pinpointing on anemia and its anthropometric indicators is not available yet, especially in young girls. The present work thus focuses on whether the anthropometric indicators could be the potential indicators of anemia or not. Methodology: A case control was performed through a random sampling method for the time period of (04) four months. The sample comprised of 86 females. The complete blood count (CBC) was measured in aseptic condition. Anthropometric indices were measured and analyzed statistically. Results: Weight, waist circumference (WC), BMI (Body mass index), WHR (waist to hip ratio) and WHtR (Waist to height ratio) were observed significantly reduced (P=0.06, P=0.006, P= 0.02, P= 0.007, P= 0.0007) in anemic (50.86kg ± 12.9, 71.13cm ±16.49, 20.85Kg/m 2 ± 5.16, 0.77 ± 0.05, 0.44±0.07) as compared to non anemic females (53.65kg ± 8.43, 92.18cm ± 11.16, 23.40 Kg/m 2 ± 3.49, 0.83 ± 0.16, 0.49 ± 0.06). Conclusion: The anthropometric indices were observed significantly decreased in anemic as compared to non-anemic.

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“…The middle upper arm circumference is found less in anemic individual (Laghari et al, 2017) similarly, various studies show the association of anemia with BMI in university students (Faheem et al, 2019, Shill et al, 2014, moreover, in Chinese women the highest concentration of hemoglobin was reported in obese female as compared to other BMI groups (Qin et al, 2013), in Russian population elevated hemoglobin level is linked with higher waist to hip ratio (Bikbov et al, 2019), on the contrary elevated BMI is reported in those who were having less hemoglobin level (Altunoglu, et al, 2014), similarly significant poor iron status is seen in obese children (Amato et al, 2010). Hence the evidence are suggesting that anthropometric indicators are associated with hemoglobin level however the investigation at molecular level is the need of time moreover, in order to view the clear picture of the aspect of the anemia and anthropometric indicators relationship; a giant cross sectional study comparing different nationalities is recommended.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 86%

Short Communication : Comparison of Anthropometric Indicators in Anemic and Non-Anemic

Warsi¹,

Mahar²

2020

Pak J. Biotech

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Background: The anemia is the one of the biggest burden of diseases worldwide, peculiarly in developing world, it is more commonly found in women as compared to men. The anthropometric indicators like BMI, waist circumference or waist to hip ratio has been associated with cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol profile. The current literature survey reveals that BMI could be the possible anemic indictor, however a comprehensive study pinpointing on anemia and its anthropometric indicators is not available yet, especially in young girls. The present work thus focuses on whether the anthropometric indicators could be the potential indicators of anemia or not. Methodology: A case control was performed through a random sampling method for the time period of (04) four months. The sample comprised of 86 females. The complete blood count (CBC) was measured in aseptic condition. Anthropometric indices were measured and analyzed statistically. Results: Weight, waist circumference (WC), BMI (Body mass index), WHR (waist to hip ratio) and WHtR (Waist to height ratio) were observed significantly reduced (P=0.06, P=0.006, P= 0.02, P= 0.007, P= 0.0007) in anemic (50.86kg ± 12.9, 71.13cm ±16.49, 20.85Kg/m 2 ± 5.16, 0.77 ± 0.05, 0.44±0.07) as compared to non anemic females (53.65kg ± 8.43, 92.18cm ± 11.16, 23.40 Kg/m 2 ± 3.49, 0.83 ± 0.16, 0.49 ± 0.06). Conclusion: The anthropometric indices were observed significantly decreased in anemic as compared to non-anemic.

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“…32 On the contrary, a study from Pakistan revealed significant positive correlation in female and no correlation in male students. 33 Analysis of correlation between BMI and hemoglobin according to BMI categories revealed a significant positive correlation among students with normal BMI (r=0.283, p=0.003) and in overweight students (r=0.415, p=0.035) only. Similarly, some studies have also revealed positive correlation among normal BMI students.…”

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confidence: 92%

Unfeasible body mass index and its association with low haemoglobin concentration: a correlation study among undergraduate medical students

Khan

¹

,

Khan

²

,

Kochhar

³

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Background: Low hemoglobin concentration and unfeasible body mass index adversely affect the health of people, consequently increasing morbidity and mortality among them. Hemoglobin concentration among individuals is associated with their body mass index. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is higher among underweight and overweight/obese people compared to those with normal BMI. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the correlation between hemoglobin concentration and BMI of undergraduate medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 210 undergraduate medical students. Body mass index was calculated and hemoglobin estimation was done by Sahli's hemoglobinometer. Correlation between hemoglobin concentration and body mass index of subjects was assessed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient.Results: Underweight students had lowest mean hemoglobin concentration and the mean hemoglobin concentrations increased significantly (p<0.001) with increase in the BMI of subjects. A highly significant positive correlation (r=0.307, p<0.001) between BMI and hemoglobin concentration was observed. Further, significant positive correlation was observed among males (r=0.268, p=0.013), students with normal BMI (r=0.283, p=0.003) and overweight students (r=0.415, p=0.035) only.Conclusions: Hemoglobin concentration and BMI show a positive correlation, however this correlation tends to become negative in obese individuals. As both low hemoglobin concentration and unfeasible body mass index have detrimental effects on the health, diligent screening and management of both is essential for better outcome.

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Correlation of BMI and MUAC with anemia among Sindh University Students, Jamshoro, Pakistan

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