Prevalence of overweight obesity among M.B.B.S. students

Vasu²,

et al. 2022

Asian J Med Sci

Background: Overweight-obesity has turned into a worldwide epidemic due to sedentary lifestyle with more eating and less physical activity. The overweight and obesity rising among young people give alarm which may cause the formation link to the rise of other non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and stroke are the most important concern. Medical students are exposing lot of stress in their education and this stressful condition leads to irregularity in diet, lack of exercise, and their family health history, each being considered an independent factor leading to obesity. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 2nd year MBBS students and find the association between family history with body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods: This study included 150 MBBS students’ BMI survey from SVMCHRC, Puducherry The height and weight of the students were be measured and BMI was calculated using formula. Students parents health status data were collected and the association of BMI and family history was established. Results: Based on student BMI details, the study found that overweigh was 18% and obese was 38%. Student parents health details obtained and studied possible future risk for obese student. Conclusion: Students are overweight-obese that particular students family history was collected. They are susceptible to the future development of cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, anesthesia risks, and menstrual abnormalities as well as some types of cancers including those of colon and breast. So that students necessary health promotional activities are suggested to adopt healthy life style including regular physical exercises, yoga, and good dietary habits that are advised for healthy life style.

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confidence: 70%

Study the association of body mass index and obesity in MBBS students with their family health status in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Puducherry

Vasu²,

et al. 2022

Asian J Med Sci

“…1 The prevalence of overweight in Dehradun, India is 21% which was slightly lower than in our study but similar to another study done in Malaysia. 4,5 The prevalence of overweight was higher in male students than females in Malaysia but higher in females than males study done in India. 5,4 Another study done in India, Pakistan, and Pune India showed a 10%, 6 14.7%, 7 and 13% 8 prevalence of overweight which was lower than in our study and a higher prevalence seen in male students than in females but higher in the female study done in Pune India.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…4,5 The prevalence of overweight was higher in male students than females in Malaysia but higher in females than males study done in India. 5,4 Another study done in India, Pakistan, and Pune India showed a 10%, 6 14.7%, 7 and 13% 8 prevalence of overweight which was lower than in our study and a higher prevalence seen in male students than in females but higher in the female study done in Pune India. [6][7][8] A similar study done in Jammu India which was found around 19% prevalence of overweight which was slightly lower than in our study.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Asia's Criteria" for BMI cut-off point for overweight is 23-24.99. 4 …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…3 The prevalence of overweight among medical students could not be neglected as some studies showed prevalence as high as 21.6%. 4 Medical students are at high risk for the development of overweight. So, it is important to evaluate its burden to ensure the preventive measures against its negative consequences.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Overweight among Medical Students in a Medical College

Rai,

Bhattarai,

Rai

et al. 2023

J Nepal Med Assoc

Introduction: Overweight is defined as a condition in which abnormal accumulation of fat directly affects an individual personality and health leading to a marked increase in morbidity and mortality. It has a direct impact on both the psychological aspects of an individual's personality and their overall health. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of overweight among medical students in a medical college. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among first and second-year medical students in a medical college between 20 February 2023 to 3 March 2023 after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Students studying Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Surgery during the study period who gave consent were included and those students with a recent medical history of fever, typhoid, diarrhoea, thyroid disorder, metabolic disorders, or any other relevant medical condition within the preceding 1 month, potentially influencing body weight, were excluded. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among 164 students, the prevalence of overweight was 43 (26.22%) (19.49-32.95, 95% Confidence Interval). The mean age was 20.65±1.08 years. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight among medical students was higher than in other studies done in similar settings.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Adolescent Obesity among Rural School Adolescents in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sitaula,

Dhakal,

Lageju

et al. 2023

Global Health

Background. Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for chronic diseases and are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Obesity during adolescence is strongly associated with adulthood obesity leading to increased morbidities and mortality. As a developing country undergoing rapid urbanization, Nepal is in a transitional phase where undernutrition coexists with obesity; however, there is a dearth of literature on the status of adolescent obesity in the rural section of Nepal. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of adolescent obesity in a rural district of Nepal and find out its associated factors. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the adolescent students studying in classes 8, 9, and 10 in four secondary schools of Gosaikunda rural municipality of Rasuwa district, Nepal. Total enumerative sampling was used, and Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) standard questionnaires were used in collecting the information. Height and weight measurements were taken, and the body mass index was classified according to Asia-Pacific criteria. The collected data were analyzed using “SPSS” version 22. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the associated factors, and a p value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results. Out of 267 adolescents, 14.6% were obese and 14.6% were overweight. Of the female participants, 39.6% were either obese or overweight, while 12.6% of the male adolescents were overweight/obese. Among the total participants, 16.5% were underweight, including 14.0% females and 20.4% males. Female adolescents were about five times (AOR: 5.2, 95% CI (2.5–10.9), p < 0.01) more likely of being overweight/obese than male adolescents. Conclusions. More than one-quarter of the adolescents were found to be obese/overweight, and the prevalence was significantly more among female adolescents. It emphasizes the necessity of school-based programs promoting a healthy lifestyle among students to maintain healthy weight status.