Study regarding overweight/obesity among medical students of a teaching hospital in Pune, India

Fernandez, Kevin; Singru, Samir A; Kshirsagar, Maya Vikas; Pathan, Yasmeen

doi:10.4103/0975-2870.128950

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“…Similarly, subjects with abdominal obesity were observed to have higher systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure as compared to subjects with normal waist circumference. This finding is in agreement with previous studies (10,15) and adds further evidence to the association between overweight-obesity and hypertension. However, rise in blood pressure at such a young age in association with overweight-obesity raises concerns about increased future risk of development of cardiovascular disorders.…”

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“…Earlier studies from central and southern parts of India have shown prevalence of overweightobese among medical students ranging from 9.4%-37.5%. (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15) The possible reasons for higher prevalence of overweight-obesity in present study could be (i) difference in dietary habits, (ii) distinct patterns and opportunities to engage in physical activity, and (iii) different socio-demographic profile. One-third of the study subjects were found to have abdominal obesity similar to that observed by Gudegowda KS et al (12) and by Sivapraksham P et al (15) We observed that overweight-obese subjects performed more physical activity compared to subjects with normal BMI.…”

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“…students. (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14) However, dietary habits and patterns of physical activity differ across the country. A study from north India will enrich the existing data on problem of overweight-obesity in medical students.…”

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

Chauhan

Modi

2019

Indian J Community Health

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Background: Prevalence of overweight-obesity is rising in India. Medical Professionals are vulnerable to overweight-obesity because of the sedentary lifestyle which is frequently adopted due to massive work burden. Aim & Objective: To assess prevalence of overweight-obesity and associated factors among MBBS students in a medical institute in north-Indian state of Uttarakhand. Settings and Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Methods and Material: This study was conducted among 310 M.B.B.S. students at Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand, between March and May 2019. Socio-demographic details were recorded using a structured pro forma. A pre-validated IPAQ questionnaire was used for assessment of physical activity. Anthropometric and clinical parameters were measured using standard techniques. Statistical analysis used: Independent student’s t test and Chi square test were used to compare the quantitative variables and categorical variables, respectively. Pearson’s correlation test was used to study the correlation of BMI with clinical parameters. Results: Among 310 study subjects, 164 (52.9%) were overweight-obese. The prevalence of abdominal obesity was 30.3 percent. Subjects with overweight-obesity, in comparison to normal BMI group, had higher frequency of smoking, higher systolic blood pressure, higher mean arterial pressure, higher pulse pressure and engaged more in high (category 3) physical activity. Conclusions: There was 52.9% prevalence of overweight-obesity in study cohort. Overweight-obese subjects had higher blood pressure and frequency of smoking, both traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Interestingly, more overweight-obese subjects engaged in high physical activity.

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

Chauhan

Modi

2019

Indian J Community Health

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“…Another study done by Chhabra et al 18 it was documented that there was an overall prevalence of 11.7% and 2% of overweight and obesity in medical students at Delhi. Studies conducted by Fernandez et al 19 and Gopalakrishnan et al 20 in Pune and Malaysia respectively, obtained a high prevalence of overweight/obesity ratio in medical students.…”

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TyG index as a cardiovascular risk factor, with reference to anthropometry in first year medical students - A cross sectional study

Mk¹,

Sivakumar

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et al. 2021

IJCBR

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Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk in several pathological conditions such as T2DM, Metabolic syndrome (MetS), CVD, and CAD. Early studies which were done on TyG index focus on insulin resistance. High TGL level induces production of small density LDL particle. All these proposed theories, explains why TyG index used as an independent factor of cardiovascular risk.150 First year medical students were included and their anthropometric measures done using standard scale. Fasting blood glucose estimated by GOD POD method. Total cholesterol, triglyceride, High density lipoprotein and direct low density lipoprotein were estimated by IFCC approved methods. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 20.Results 26% were obese and 5.33% were overweight. Lipid profile found to be significant different among the group. Atherosclerotic indices were found to have mild to moderate correlation with anthropometric measures (p < 0.05).Present study showed a high prevalence of overweight to obesity ratio in first year medical students. With TyG index we observed an independent association of cardio-metabolic risk with BMI in young adult.

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“…[1] Studies from various parts of India have agreed on this rising trend to varying degree. [2][3] It is compulsory for first year medical students of our institution to reside in the college hostel. Regular drinking of alcohol is a recreational and stress-busting activity for the male students.…”

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Prevalence of Insulin Resistance and its Association with Obesity and Alcoholism in Male Medical Students of Bhopal

Charpe¹,

Biswas²,

Jain³

2017

IJLSSR

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ABSTRACT-Background: Obesity is rising in medical students due to their stressful academic calendar and sparse time for sports. Obesity is aggravated by the regular drinking of alcohol, a recreational and stress-busting activity, particularly for the male students. Obesity leads to insulin resistance. Homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) >2 has been reported to independently predict cardiovascular risk. Although many studies are there on obesity of medical students, few studies exist in Central India on the prevalence of insulin resistance in medical students. Therefore, prevalence of insulin resistance and its association with obesity and alcoholism was investigated in the first year male medical students of LN Medical College, Bhopal, India. Methods: 50 male medical students of first year were investigated and considered overweight/obese if BMI>=23 or centrally obese if waist circumference (WC)>=90cm. Alcohol intake of more than 20gm per day was considered as high alcohol intake. HOMA-IR was calculated from fasting glucose and fasting insulin, whereas HOMA-IR>=2 was regarded as high. Results: Insulin resistance measured by HOMA-IR>=2 was found in 40%, central obesity as per waist circumference in 20%, overall obesity/overweight as per BMI in 60% and alcoholism in 42%. Significant association was found between insulin resistance and central obesity measured by waist circumference (p value 0.001), but not with BMI and alcoholism. Conclusion: Prevalence of insulin resistance in first year male medical students was high and insulin resistance was significantly associated with central obesity.

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Study regarding overweight/obesity among medical students of a teaching hospital in Pune, India

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

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

TyG index as a cardiovascular risk factor, with reference to anthropometry in first year medical students - A cross sectional study

Prevalence of Insulin Resistance and its Association with Obesity and Alcoholism in Male Medical Students of Bhopal

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