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Development of obesity over four decades among North Indian females

Year 2013, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 16 - 22, 31.12.2013

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to analyze temporal trends in general obesity and regional
obesity from 1978 to 2010 according to various obesity markers. Data was obtained from four
cross-sectional studies of diverse ethnic and geographic milieus conducted independently. Data
was analyzed to derive mean and standard deviation of the subjects in two age group 18-19
years and 20-45 years for various obesity markers like body mass index (BMI), grand mean
thickness (GMT), waist-hip ratio (WHR) and waist height ratio (WHtR). Student t-test was
used to reveal the significance of the change in various parameters over time. From 1978 to
2010, BMI increased significantly among the North Indian females and, indeed, at an alarming
magnitude in both age groups in the latest population. This trend was similar for almost all
obesity markers regardless of age. The drop across these trend lines over time can be attributed
to subtle differences in socioeconomic status, ethnic disparities, rural-urban differences or
variations in geographic regions. Identifying women, who are at greater risk for weight gain,
may help target and design interventions to prevent weight gain in women, the procreator
which may also be associated with health complications of their children. 

References

  • McTigue KM, Garrett JM, Popkin BM. (2002) The natural history of the development of obesity in a cohort of young U.S. adults between 1981 and 1998. Ann Intern Med 136:857– 864.
Year 2013, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 16 - 22, 31.12.2013

Abstract

References

  • McTigue KM, Garrett JM, Popkin BM. (2002) The natural history of the development of obesity in a cohort of young U.S. adults between 1981 and 1998. Ann Intern Med 136:857– 864.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Satwanti Kapoor This is me

Rashmi Sinha This is me

Kajri Tandon This is me

Shilpi Gupta This is me

Prema Bhasin This is me

Deepali Verma This is me

Meenal Dhall This is me

Publication Date December 31, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2013 Volume: 4 Issue: 1

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Vancouver Kapoor S, Sinha R, Tandon K, Gupta S, Bhasin P, Verma D, Dhall M. Development of obesity over four decades among North Indian females. Euras J Anthropol. 2013;4(1):16-22.