scholarly journals The Weight of Success: The Body Mass Index and Economic Well-Being in Southern Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. S62-S83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Wittenberg
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Economic Well Being

Anaesthetic Management of a Super Morbid Obese Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (32) ◽  
pp. 3039-3042
Author(s):  
Lekshmi Raj Jalaja ◽  
Stuti Lohia ◽  
Priyadarsini Bentur ◽  
Ravi Ramgiri
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Multisystem Disorder ◽  
Increased Risk

‘Obesity’ is defined as a condition with excess body fat to the extent that health and well-being are adversely affected and uses a class system based on the body mass index (BMI), by the world health organization (WHO). Anaesthetic management of morbidly obese is challenging, as there is an increased risk of perioperative respiratory insufficiency and supplemental oxygen must be given throughout recovery period. The incidence of morbid obesity continues to grow and anaesthesiologists are exposed to obese patients presenting for various procedures. The prevalence of obesity is on the upward trend worldwide. Obesity is a multisystem disorder, involving the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and therefore, undergoing a surgical procedure under anaesthesia may entail a considerable risk. Thus, a multidisciplinary approach is required in treating such patients. Quantification of the extent of obesity is done using the body mass index. BMI is defined as the relationship between weight and height (weight [kg] / height2 [m2 ]).

scholarly journals DO DAILY STEP COUNTS DURING THE PANDEMIC AFFECT THE BODY COMPOSITION AND MENTAL WELL-BEING OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS?

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazlı Yanar ◽  
Melek Güler
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Waist Hip Ratio ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to determine whether the number of daily steps is effective in the body composition and mental well-being of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research group of the study consisted of 40 volunteer students studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences by being randomly assigned to the experimental (n:20) and control (n:20) groups. The research is in the experimental model with a pre-test/post-test control group. As a data collection tool in the study, the 'Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale' was used to determine the personal information form and mental well-being. The obtained data were analysed in the Jamovi 1.8.2 statistical software program with a 95% reliability interval and 5% margin of error. In the analysis of the data, percentage (%), frequency (f), and mean (x̄) values were used in the descriptive data, Paired Samples t-test was used in the pre-test/post-test comparison, and Multinomial Regression analysis was used in the relational analysis. According to the findings of the study, 75% of the students in the experimental group and 70% of the students in the control group were in the normal weight class according to the body mass index classification. According to waist-hip ratio classification, 85% of the experimental group and 70% of the control group were in the group that did not have cardiovascular disease risk. After two months of application, the daily average number of steps of the experimental group (12.5751898.1) and the daily average number of steps of the control group were determined as (5381.272026.2). While there was a statistically significant difference in the pre-test/post-test body mass index averages of the experimental group who were asked to take at least 10,000 steps per day (p0.05), although there was an increase in the mean waist-hip ratio and mental well-being, there was no statistically significant difference (p0.05). It was determined that the step average had a statistically significant effect on the experimental group according to the body mass index classification (p0.05). As a result, while taking at least 10,000 steps per day was effective in the body mass index of the students, it was not so in the waist-hip ratio and mental well-being. In this context, physical activity, and especially walking, can be recommended at the point of protecting health. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0881/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Study on Relationship Between the Nutritional Status and Dental Caries in 8-12 Year Old Children of Udaipur City, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
NK Panwar ◽  
M Mohan ◽  
R Arora ◽  
A Gupta ◽  
CM Marya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Carbohydrate Consumption ◽  
School Year

Background The future health of individuals depends on the well being of the children of today. Proper nutrition for children is very important. The most commonly used index of obesity and over weight is Body Mass Index. The growth of children should be monitored using the Body Mass Index (BMI) and risk factors assessed through a dietary and physical activity history. The increase in obesity is attributed to increased carbohydrate consumption among children. Obesity and caries are both diet-based conditions that share a cause that is, excessive ingestion of fermentable carbohydrates.Objective This study was undertaken to determine the association of nutritional status with dental caries in 8 to 12 year old children of Udaipur city.Method The present study was conducted on a random sample of 1000 boys and girls, aged 8-12 years. The children were selected from schools located in the Udaipur City, Rajasthan. The schools examined were of government and private sector schools in Udaipur city. The children from schools of Udaipur city was taken in the study with male, female and age group ratio as per distribution in population. A proforma was used to record children’s age, gender, school, year, height, weight, parental income and dental caries status. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS Version 15; Chicago Inc., USA).Result It was found that caries free individuals were more from normal nutritional status group with 134 (13.4 %) subjects where as only 11 (1.1 %) of subjects obese children were found caries free.Conclusion Study shows that the children with normal BMI for age had more caries in their primary teeth, as well as in their permanent teeth, than the overweight children.Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.12(1) 2014: 26-31

scholarly journals Evaluation of awareness about obesity among general public visiting the tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2724
Author(s):  
Umamageswari Arunachalam ◽  
Simhadri V. S. D. N. A. Nagesh ◽  
S. Priestly Vivekkumar ◽  
Abinaya V. S.
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Waist Hip Ratio ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Background: Obesity is one of the fastest growing threats of health and well-being for both developed and developing countries. The aim of the study was to evaluate the awareness about obesity among general public.Methods: After obtaining institutional ethics committee approval and written informed consent from the participants, anthropometric measures like height, weight, hip and waist circumference for computing body mass index and waist hip ratio were taken. Using portable bioelectric impedance analyzer body fat percentage was measured. A validated questionnaire including socio demographic details and questions evaluating the awareness about obesity were given to the participants.Results: Totally 100 participants were evaluated, of which majority being female. Mean height of the male and female participants was 164 and 152cm respectively. Similarly, mean weight was found to be 72 and 65 kg. Based on the body mass index only 19% participants were within normal range, remaining 81% were overweight and obese. Percent body fat and waist hip ratio was found to be increased in both sexes. Majority of the participants were aware that obesity is associated with health problems but most of them were unaware how it is measured and the dietary foods to be taken to reduce obesity. However 64% participants think that obesity can reduce the life expectancy of the individual.Conclusions: Majority of the participants were obese and overweight while awareness about preventive measures was still lacking. Hence health care personnel need to take greater effort to educate and inform people about the implications.

scholarly journals Relationship of Body Mass Index with Dental Caries among Children Attending Pediatric Dental Department in an Institute

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (210) ◽  
pp. 582-586
Author(s):  
Parajeeta Dikshit ◽  
Senchhema Limbu ◽  
Rosina Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
The Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Of

Introduction: Oral health, the mirror of general well being, is altered by many mediators like infection, chronic inflammation, and genetic predisposition. The present dietary pattern among children is contributing to childhood overweight as well as increasing the risk for developing dental caries. The food habits contributing to dental caries as well as obesity are similar. Undernutrition has also shown to be associated with the dental caries. The study was conducted to investigate the relationship of body mass index to dental caries.Methods: A cross sectional clinical study was conducted on 7 to 12 year old children, studying in public schools, visiting the Department of Pediatric Dentistry for a routine dental check up. The study evaluated the nutritional status by calculating the body mass index using the formula BMI= Weight (kg)/Height2 (m2). Then their Body Mass Index and correlated with the Dental caries status using WHO criteria for decayed, missing and filled teeth index. Data analysis was done by SPSS 20 software program.Results: Total of 251 children between 7 to 12 years were evaluated. The mean age of the participants was 9.12 years. No statistically significant result was found on comparing the nutritional status to dental caries (P=0.43). A statistically significant difference though was found on comparing dental caries status among gender (P=0.021) as well different age groups (P=0.031).Conclusions: The study showed the presence of more normal and underweight children but there was no statistically significant association between body mass index and decayed, missing and filled teeth index.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index, Performance of Activities of Daily Living and Cognition: Analysis in Colombian and Korean Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Borda ◽  
Luis Venegas ◽  
Elkin Garcia-Cifuentes ◽  
Ronald Gomez ◽  
Carlos Cano-Gutierrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: With this study, we aim to describe the associations of the different categories of the Body mass index (BMI) with ADL and cognitive performance in Colombian and South Korean older adults living in the community. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of two surveys were analyzed; Survey on Health, Well-Being, and Aging in Colombia (SABE) (n= 23448) and Korean Longitudinal Study of aging (KLoSA) (n=4501). Participants older than 50 years were selected from rural and urban areas achieving a representative sample. Here we investigate the association between BMI categories with function, using zero-inflated negative binomial regression, and cognition, using a logistic regression model.Results: In Colombia, underweight was associated with an impaired score on the MMSE and worse performance in the IADL. Being overweight was associated with better scores on the MMSE and the IADL. For both outcomes education was highly influential. In Korea, after adjustments, there were no significant associations for any of the outcomes. Conclusions: In Colombian population, underweight, in particular, seems to be negative to preserve both cognitive and daily functioning. Additionally, being overweight but not obese was associated with less cognitive impartment and better daily functioning.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Psychosocial Determinants of Body Mass Index in Adult Population within a National Community Sample

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Gamze Kalkanlı ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Obesity And Overweight

Studies conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Economic Development and Cooperation Organization (OECD) has shown that the prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide and has become a serious health problem. The Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a commonly used height-weight index to classify overweight and obesity, is calculated by dividing body weight by the square of height (kg/m²). Psychological factors and sociodemographic characteristics are supposed to affect BMI under current living conditions. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between BMI, used in the classification of obesity, sociodemographic characteristics, and various psychological factors in adult. A total of 5,902 individuals (aged 39 and over) completed Sociodemographic Information Form, Body Mass Index Evaluation Form, and Experiences in Close Relationships Scale-Revised, Brief Symptom Inventory, Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Personal Well-Being Index-Adult Form. Utilizing hierarchical regression analysis, obesity and overweight were associated with educational status, number of cigarettes, number of children, negative self in both genders. Obesity and overweight were also associated withpsychiatric distress, alexithymia, and avoidant attachment scores in men. Obesity and overweight were associatedalso with alcohol use, somatization, and positive affect score in women. The results of the study reveal the importance of understanding the factors affecting obesity and addresses the problems in a multidimensional way. However, more studies are needed to better understand the factors associated with obesity in Turkey.

scholarly journals PAAUGLIŲ KŪNO VAIZDAS IR PATYČIŲ PATIRTIS

Psichologija ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 45-59
Author(s):  
Albinas Bagdonas ◽  
Indrė Padarauskaitė
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Physical Appearance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Common Behaviour ◽  
Body Self ◽  
Victims Of Bullying

Patyčios – labai paplitęs tarp paauglių reiškinys, kuris daro didžiulę įtaką paauglio psichologinei gerovei. Tyrimai rodo, kad patyčių padariniai gali būti įvairūs, tačiau jos labai stipriai sąveikauja su paauglio savęs vertinimu ir pasitenkinimu savo kūnu. Šiuo tyrimu siekta paieškoti sąsajų tarp patiriamų patyčių, dalyvavimo jose, tiriamųjų lyties, kūno masės indekso ir savo išvaizdos vertinimo. Rezultatai parodė, kad patyčiose aktyviai dalyvauja beveik pusė tiriamųjų, daugiausia jų teigia, kad tyčiojasi iš kitų mokinių. Mergaičių, patiriančių patyčias, yra beveik dvigubai daugiau nei berniukų. Taip pat išsiaiškinome tiriamųjų savo išvaizdos vertinimo ypatumus. Paaiškėjo, kad mergaitės išvaizdai skiria daugiau dėmesio nei berniukai ir jos kur kas dažniau yra nepatenkintos per dideliu kūno svoriu. Pavyko nustatyti, kad yra ryšys tarp kūno masės indekso ir savo išvaizdos vertinimo, taip pat tarp kūno masės indekso ir dalyvavimo patyčiose. Didesnio kūno masės indekso mokiniai yra labiau linkę stebėti savo kūno svorio pokyčius, laikytis dietos ar kitaip vengti svorio padidėjimo. Didesnio kūno masės indekso mokiniai dažniau tampa patyčių aukomis nei mažesnio kūno masės indekso jų bendraamžiai. Detalesnė tyrimo duomenų analizė parodė, kad patiriantys patyčias mokiniai savo išvaizdą vertina prasčiausiai ir skiria jai daugiau dėmesio nei patyčiose nedalyvaujantieji. Savo išvaizdą prasčiau vertina ir tie mokiniai, kurie klasėje turi mažai arba neturi nė vieno draugo. Mažiausiai orientuoti į savo išvaizdą tie mokiniai, kurie linkę tyčiotis iš kitų vaikų.Pagrindiniai žodžiai: patyčios, paauglys, kūno masės indeksas, kūno vaizdas, pasitenkinimas kūnu.BODY-IMAGE AND BULLYING EXPERIENCE IN ADOLESCENTSIndrė Padarauskaitė, Albinas BagdonasSummaryBullying is a very common behaviour among adolescents, which has an effect on a child’s psychological well-being. Research has shown that there are many different ways how bullying may affect children, and usually the children that experience bullying report a lower self-esteem and body dissatisfaction. The purpose of this study was to find a relationship among bullying, gender, body mass index and self-image. The study involved 101 participants (age 15). All the participants were given a questionnaire containing two parts: one part consisted of questions about bullying experience, and appearance scales from Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire were used in the second part. The results have shown that almost half of the participants are actively involved in bullying. Most of them have reported being bullies themselves. There were twice as many girls who were victims of bullying as compared with boys. The children that are victims of bullying have less friends than those who are not involved in bullying at all. Our findings have also shown how children perceive their appearance. Girls place more importance than boys on how they look. Girls also reported dissatisfaction with their weight more often than boys did. We also found a link between the body mass index and appearance evaluation and between the body mass index and bullying. Those whose body mass index is higher are more inclined to watch their weight, diet or in any other way avoid weight gain. Those whose body mass index is higher also more often reported to be victims of bullying than those with a lower body mass index. A more detailed analysis has indicated that those who are victims of bullying more often feel unhappy about their physical appearance and are more oriented to their physical appearance than those who are not involved in bullying. The children that have less or no friends in their form also tend to feel less satisfied with their appearance. Those who are bullies themselves place least importance on how they look.Key words: teenager, bullying, body mass index, body image, satisfaction with body.

scholarly journals What is the “weight” of body mass index on sexual functioning in women? A mediation model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Di Nardo ◽  
Chiara Conti ◽  
Giulia Di Francesco ◽  
Giulia Nicolardi ◽  
Maria Teresa Guagnano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sexual Life

Abstract Purpose It is well known that body mass index (BMI) affects how individuals perceive their well-being and that obese individuals tend to report poorer levels of subjective health status. The aim of this study was to compare subjects with and without FSD and to examine the direct and indirect impact of BMI on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in overweight/obese and normal-weight women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 186 overweight/obese and 233 normal-weight women. FSD assessed with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was investigated in relation to body satisfaction assessed with the Body Uneasiness Test (BUT-A) and self-esteem assessed with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale (RSE). Results No difference in the prevalence of FSD was found between overweight/obese (44.4%) and normal-weight women (55.6%), even though significant between-group differences in body image were found. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) showed that BMI contribute to FSD only through the mediating role of body dissatisfaction and self-esteem. Conclusions The present results support the notion that sexual functioning is not related directly to BMI in women but to a more complex interactions of body weight, satisfaction with one’s own body image, and levels of self-esteem. Clinicians should take into account that for women having a good sexual life seems not related to body weight but to the way their body weight is perceived within the context of self-image. Level of evidence Level III, case–control analytic study.

scholarly journals Anthropometric characteristics of females in different age groups in Latvia from childhood to adulthood

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana Pļaviņa ◽  
Helena Kārkliņa ◽  
Silvija Umbraško ◽  
Jekaterina Stankeviča ◽  
David Kachlik
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate changes in main anthropometric parameters such as height, body mass, and body circumferences (chest, upper arm) in different age groups from childhood to adulthood in healthy females in Latvia and to determine the active growing age periods and the impact of tobacco use on anthropometric parameters. We provided a health well-being questionnaire concerning lifestyle and tobacco use. In the present study, we assessed the body mass index (BMI) values to identify body mass index-defined overweight and obesity. The levels of the body mass index exceeded the standard data only in a small number of the examined persons. Body composition data and the body mass index are used as an index of obesity as a standard practice by many clinicians according the recommendations of health authorities as a basis for health behaviour and physical activities to preserve physical and mental health. A significant correlation has been previously reported between anthropometric characteristics, physical activity and health capacity. The study data were collected with the participants’ informed consent. Statistical analysis was performed using a statistics program. The body mass index is the respondents’ major characteristic which describes the physical condition and nutrition level in any age group. Tobacco use by the mother during the pregnancy period has an influence on the child’s body mass and body mass index values that were fixed for girls in the 1st and 2nd childhood periods. Intensive increase in anthropometric parameters was observed during the transition from the adolescence to the youth period.

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