Impacts of 10 Weeks Interval and Continuous Exercise Training on Selected Anthropometric, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Indicators of Overweight and Obese Females

Ativie, Rita N.; Ubom, R; Awotidebe, Taofeek Oluwole; Ossai, R; Odigie, O. M.; Igweh, J. C.; Adedoyin, Rufus Adesoji

doi:10.9734/jalsi/2018/39891

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“…Concerning cardio-respiratory disease, studies have focused on harmful effects of air pollutants on inflammatory blood markers, heart rates, blood pressures and respiratory rates [6]. In a cohort study by Argo, heart rate was shown to increase amongst adults of 25-64 years old during an air pollution episode that monitors the trends and factors of cardiovascular disorders [4].…”

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Effects of Crude Oil Exploration on the Physical and Mental Health of Residents of Okpai Community, Delta State, Nigeria

Okwuezolu

Obaghwarhievwo

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2020

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One of the adverse effects that may accompany prolonged exposure to gas flaring (as with Niger Delta region of Nigeria) is increasing incidences of health anomalies amidst inhabitants. Current study investigated the effects of oil exploration and exploitation on the physical and mental health of residents of Okpai community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, southern Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to draw a total of three hundred and forty (340) participants from the estimated population of Okpai community who have lived for a minimum of 3 years within the targeted area. Participants were then randomly recruited into three groups of equal number of interviewees of age range 18-30 (30%), 31-45 (37%) and 18-30 (33%) respectively. Majority of the respondents were in the age group of 18-30 (83%), with only 17% from 31-45 year old age group, similar to group 1. Following administration of questionnaire to participants, Socio-demographic variables were obtained after which their informed consents and approval was given. Obtained results were expressed in simple percentages, while presenting in appropriate statistical tables and graphs. Upon analysis, study observed an increase in the percentage of crude oil exploration on the physical and mental health of Okpai residents, suggesting that crude oil exploration greatly negatively affected the health status of Okpai community inhabitants. Study also established from the participants’ perception that the oil companies appeared not to be concerned or cares about the area investigated. Also from participants’ assertions, the consumption of contaminated fish and water created health problems. Participants also felt their healthcare needs were marginalized and ignored by representatives from oil companies and the local government. Most respondents described simply dealing with physical health ailments on their own or visiting their local chemist for treatments. Further studies aimed at corroborating these findings are highly recommended.

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Effects of Crude Oil Exploration on the Physical and Mental Health of Residents of Okpai Community, Delta State, Nigeria

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“…With Physical activity levels decreasing among young people across the globe, less than one-third have been estimated to be sufficiently active to meet up with the requirements for healthy living [2]. Despite findings that optimisation of diet is Jermaine, daily-to-routine exercise (physical activity) have been established to improve good health, lowering of blood pressure, checkmating excessive body fat, and improving glucose metabolism [3]. Available evidences suggest that modifying the level of physical activity and daily diets can decrease the occurrence of the different risk factors associated with increased BMI.…”

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“…Physical fitness is achieved via physical activity, and the physical activity itself results in breakdown of molecules which causes decrease in mass whereas the resultant weight gain can be explained to be from muscle hypertrophy through anabolic excessive compensation seen when the body recovers. This can result from enhanced glycogen storage in the muscles or through or increased muscle proteins hence exercise can stimulate an individual's appetite [3]. A combination of genetic susceptibility, reduced physical activity level, and excessive food consumption is the most common cause of obesity.…”

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“…Ayelet in 2014 carried out a study on the 'Level of Physical Activity and Anthropometric Characteristics in Old age' [3]. Their findings indicated a clear negative association between level of physical activity, weight, waist circumference, and BMI values in both genders.…”

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“…Their findings indicated a clear negative association between level of physical activity, weight, waist circumference, and BMI values in both genders. The more active a person was, the lower the values of these parameters [3]. In a similar vein, Dina in his 2010 study, revealed an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as in physical activity level and dietary intake of normal weight and overweight/obese adolescents [4].…”

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Anthropometric Indicators in Diet and Physical Activity

Ativie

Ekhoye

Okezue

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Lifestyle patterns which include diet, level of physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking and stress are capable of having both positive and negative effect on various health indicators such as anthropometric, cardiovascular and metabolic parameters of body physiology. This study was aimed at investigating the relationship between diet, physical activity and anthropometric indicators [Weight (Wt.), Height (Ht.), Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist and Hip circumferences (WC, HC) and Waist-Hip ratio (WHR)]. Three hundred and seventy five (375) young adults with a mean age of 21.61±2.168 years were selected using the convenience sampling technique. International physical activity questionnaire and food frequency questionnaire were used to collect information on their physical activity level and dietary intake respectively, following which selected anthropometric indices (Wt, Ht, BMI, WC, HC and WHR) were measured. Statistical measure of association (correlation) and differences in mean were obtained for variables using the spearman rank and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) respectively. Results revealed a higher dietary intake in males than females with a statistically insignificant association between BMI, HC, WC and dietary intake. However, there was a positive significant association between dietary intake and WHR dietary intake; and BMI. Result also revealed a negative association between HC, WC and physical activity though statistically insignificant. Proper nutritional habits and improved physical activity levels can positively influence anthropometric variables of health.

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Duration and Gender Variations of Gas Flaring and Crude Oil Contamination Exposures on Blood Pressure in Delta State, Nigeria

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Ativie

Ekene

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As adverse effects and health implications of human exposures to petroleum products (crude oil) remains an issue of public concern, interests on the different adverse effects on various body system has grown in recent years. Current study investigated the duration and age dependent effect of exposure of the cardiovascular system (CVS) to gas flaring and crude oil contamination in selected communities of Delta State, southern Nigeria. Two Hundred and Forty (240) subjects, who were exposed to gas flaring and crude oil contamination were ethically recruited from Agbarho [Ughelli North Local government Area (LGA)] and Bomadi (Bomadi LGA) in Delta State, Nigeria. One hundred and twenty (120) non-exposed individuals were also recruited (control) from Abraka, a non-gas flaring community in Ethiope East LGA of the same state. Thereafter, subjects were matched by gender, age, and duration of stay (exposure) to gas flaring and oil contamination in selected towns. In any case, cardiovascular parameters [systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP)] were measured, while obtaining their pulse and mean arterial pressures (PP and MAP respectively) from measured variables. After statistical analysis (using the student t-test), study observed (at p < .05) a statistically significant increase in SBP and MAP for subjects above 10 years and 6 – 10 years of gas flaring exposure (Experimental groups) compared to those who had been exposed for just 1 – 5 years (Control). Study also observed a statistically significant increase in SBP and DBP (of females) for crude contamination exposed subjects for ages greater than 5 years compared to control. A duration-dependent exposure of subjects to increased SBP and DBP, following exposure to gas flaring and crude oil contamination was thus established. Apparently, exposed males showed an increase in average values of PP, MAP, SBP and DBP than the female counterparts. Study therefore ascertained findings from previous studies relating to cardiovascular changes on gas flaring and crude oil exposed humans; confirming gas flaring and oil contamination as potent elicitors of hypertension. Thus, environmental pollutants may act as markers for the screening and identification of CVS high-risk population, prior to actual diagnosis, intervention and prognosis of hypertension. We recommend periodic epidemiological assessment of environmental pollutants as a factor for indexing municipal risk of hypertensive individuals.

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Impacts of 10 Weeks Interval and Continuous Exercise Training on Selected Anthropometric, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Indicators of Overweight and Obese Females

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Effects of Crude Oil Exploration on the Physical and Mental Health of Residents of Okpai Community, Delta State, Nigeria

Effects of Crude Oil Exploration on the Physical and Mental Health of Residents of Okpai Community, Delta State, Nigeria

Anthropometric Indicators in Diet and Physical Activity

Duration and Gender Variations of Gas Flaring and Crude Oil Contamination Exposures on Blood Pressure in Delta State, Nigeria

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