scholarly journals Body Mass Index (BMI) and Anthropometric Measurement of the Developing Fetus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niranjan Bhattacharya ◽  
Priyodarshi Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement

scholarly journals Blood pressure and lipid profile in young women: the role of anthropometric measurement

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 553-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Custódio Rubira ◽  
Ana Paula Fernandes de Angelis Rubira ◽  
Lucas De Angelis Rubira ◽  
Milton Carlos Martins Lima ◽  
Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

Body composition has fundamental importance in the quality of life and is a powerful predictor of mortality and morbidity in humans. The identification and monitoring of the amount of body fat have been receiving special attention in aspects related to health promotion, not just for its actions in the prevention and in the control of cardiovascular diseases but also for their induction and association with risk factors, especially in the plasmatic lipid levels and arterial pressure. It was investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (%BF) by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with the blood pressure levels (systolic and diastolic) and serum lipids (TC, HDL-c, LDL-c, VLDL-c, TG). In a group of fifty seven women (aged 18 to 26 years old ), obesity was detected in 5 and 19 women by BMI (≥ 30 kg/m2) and %BF (≥ 30%), respectively. BMI and % BF were positively correlated with blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), and highly significant in the obese group by %BF. Moreover, BMI and % BF were significantly correlated with all lipids and lipoprotein fractions VLDL-c and triglyceride, respectively. These results suggest that %BF is a good indicator of “occult obesity” in subjects with normal body mass index. The associated use of BMI and %BF to better evaluate obesity may improve the study of blood pressure levels and serum lipid changes that are commonly associated with obesity.

scholarly journals Correlation of body mass index with blood pressure: A gender based comparison in medical students.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1958-1964
Author(s):  
Salem Ullah Abro ◽  
Quratulain Saleem ◽  
Muhammad Rizwan ◽  
Erum Aamir ◽  
Saleh Soomro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Overweight Subjects

The Obesity and Hypertension are major risk factors of several life threatening diseases in human body. Objectives: To determine correlation coefficient of Body Mass Index with blood pressure: a gender based comparison in medical students. Study Design: Comparative Cross-sectional study in students. Setting: Physiology department of BMU Karachi. Period: Duration of this study was 6 months from February 2017 to August 2017. Material and Methods: A total of 500 students were enrolled in this study. The anthropometric measurement [height (m2) and weight (kg)] was recorded for calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) was measured by using sphygmomanometer with stethoscope. SPSS version 22.0 was used to analyze the data. Results: BMI overall in both genders were significantly (p<0.05) correlated in mean Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP). Underweight and Normal weight were not correlated with both mean SBP and mean DBP in both genders. Overweight subjects were positively correlated with mean DBP in males and mean SBP in females (p<0.05). Obese students were not significantly (p>0.05) correlated with both mean SBP and mean DBP in males whereas, there were not enough observations to draw any meaningful conclusion in females. Conclusion: Overweight subjects were positively correlated (p<0.05) with mean DBP in males and mean SBP in females and overall BMI (mean SBP & mean DBP) in both genders.

scholarly journals The Healthy Eating Plate advice for Migraine prevention: an interventional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Altamura ◽  
Gianluca Cecchi ◽  
Maria Bravo ◽  
Alice Laudisio ◽  
Paola Di Caprio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Disability Evaluation ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Interventional Study ◽  
Perceived Disability ◽  
Migraine Frequency

Abstract Background: migraine is a chronic neurological disorder with a high social impact. Several diets have been proposed to help managing migraine, with different outcomes. We aimed at evaluating the effect of education on the Healthy Eating Plate on migraine frequency and disability.Methods: 240 consecutive people with migraine (18 – 72-year old, 84.5% female) were screened for participation in this interventional study. Migraine was diagnosed according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders. At three times of observation (screening = T-12, 12 weeks before the intervention; baseline = T0, time of educational intervention; and follow-up = T12, after 12 weeks from baseline) the enrolled people affected by migraine underwent anthropometric measurement, dietary patterns assessment, and migraine frequency and related disability evaluation (MIDAS, MIDAS A, MIDAS B). At T0 all enrolled people were educated about the Healthy Eating Plate by a nutritionist. The Healthy Eating Plate score was created to assess adherence to the dietary advice.Results; 204 people with migraine were enrolled in the study, of these 119 people were still eligible at T0 while 97 people completed the evaluations at T12. From T0 to T12 we observed a reduction in body mass index and in monthly migraine days in the three months before the last evaluation (MIDAS A). People presenting a reduction of at least 30% in monthly migraine days were classified as responders. Responders significantly presented a reduction in red and processed meats and carb intake compared with non-responders. In addition, the Healthy Eating Plate scores were significantly higher in responders compared to non-responders, while no difference was observed for body mass index. The modification in carb consumption was also related to the variation in perceived disability (MIDAS score, ρ = 0.372 with p <0.0001) and in headache pain intensity (MIDAS B, ρ = 0.220, p=0.033). Binary logistic regression confirmed the main effect of the Healthy Eating Plate score increase and total carb decrease on the responder state.Conclusions This longitudinal study showed that adherence to the healthy eating plate advice, particularly the indication to reduce carb and red and processed meat consumption, is useful in migraine management, reducing monthly migraine days and disability.Trial registration: ISRCTN, ISRCTN14092914. Registered 14 February 2020 - Retrospectively registered, http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN14092914

scholarly journals A study of height, weight and body mass index in Nepalese

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Prakash Baral ◽  
Rami Shrestha ◽  
Ratindra Nath Shrestha ◽  
Dinesh Banstola ◽  
Rajesh Prajapati
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Total Body Mass ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: The height measurement is an important anthropometric measurement which can be directly correlated with health status of an individual. Body weight of an individual refers to total body mass and is also important indicator of health status of people. Body mass index (BMI) is a key index for relating weight to height. It is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, The BMI is an attempt to quantify the amount of body tissue mass  in an individual, and then categorize that the person as underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. Objectives: To find out the average height and weight, to calculate BMI and find out its average value and to correlate height and weight in Nepalese population. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in subjects from different parts of Nepal. Three hundred twenty one healthy subjects of 25-40 years of age group were studied. Height and weight of subjects were recorded and BMI was calculated. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Result: In overall Nepalese population, Mean height was found to be 156.6 ± 6.3 cm; mean weight 56.6 ± 11.4 kg and BMI 20.9 ± 1.8 kg/m2. Pearson’s correlation co-efficient(r) for height and weight was 0.88. Conclusion: There was partial positive correlation between height and weight. There was statistically significant difference in height, weight and BMI between Nepalese male and female(p<0.05).

scholarly journals Association of Body Mass Index with In-Hospital Left Ventricular Failure after Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khalilur Rahman Siddiqui ◽  
Pradip Kumar Karmakar ◽  
Shaila Nabi ◽  
Mohammad Anowar Hossain ◽  
Shahid Mohammad Omar Faroque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Failure ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Ventricular Failure ◽  
Hospital Outcomes ◽  
Group I ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Obesity is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. The most common anthropometric measurement used to quantify obesity is body mass index (BMI). Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with various types of complications. The relationship between BMI and in-hospital complications particularly left ventricular failure (LVF) after PCI has not been thoroughly investigated, especially in Bangladesh.Methods: This cross sectional observational study was conducted at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, on total 100 patients who underwent PCI with two equally divided groups on the basis of BMI of Asian ethnicity: Group I (BMI < 23 kg/m2) and Group II (BMI e” 23.0 kg/m2). In-hospital LVF after PCI were observed and recorded.Results: The mean BMI of study population was 23.9 ± 1.9 kg/m2. The sum of occurrence of adverse in-hospital outcomes was 14.0%. Complications were significantly (p < 0.01) higher in Group I than Group II. Among all adverse in-hospital outcomes, only acute left ventricular failure was found to be statistically significant between groups (p < 0.01). The difference of mean duration of hospital stay after PCI was higher in Group-I which was statistically significant (p < 0.01). Diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia were found to be the independent predictors for developing adverse inhospital outcome (OR= 1.68 and 1.46; 95% CI = 1.25 – 2.24 and 1.16 – 1.83; p = 0.018 and 0.040, respectively). BMI was inversely associated with in-hospital outcomes after PCI (OR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.91 – 0.98; p = 0.007).Conclusion: BMI is inversely associated with in-hospital LVF after PCI. The underweight and normal weight people are at greater risk to experience in-hospital LVF than overweight and obese people following PCI.Bangladesh Heart Journal 2018; 33(1) : 39-46

scholarly journals Anatomy, Sonographic Features, and Dimensional Variations of Spleen among Individuals with Different Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Measurement

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Demissie ◽  
Mulatie Atalay ◽  
Yonas Derso
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Surface ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Left Hypochondrium ◽  
Normal Spleen ◽  
The World

The spleen is a vital lymphoid soft organ located in the left hypochondrium region. It is a multi-dimensional organ that enlarges in all dimensions during some disease conditions. Recently, splenomegaly prevalence has been increasing throughout the world. Due to the lack of attention in clinical practice, splenomegaly has become quite a common problem in all parts of the world. The detection of the spleen by palpation is not approval of enlarged spleen because normal spleen may be palpable. A detailed knowledge of morphometric variations of the spleen is of great value in diagnosing splenomegaly clinically, radiologically, and for surgical procedures. Measurement of spleen size by sonography is important as it gives true result than splenic palpation and for identification of disorders present with enlargement or reduction of the spleen. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the anatomy, sonography, and dimensional variation of spleen among individuals with different sociodemographic and anthropometric measurements. The current study reviews different types of literature conducted on spleen all over the world. The result from overall spleen dimensions review shows measurements vary: spleen length (7–14 cm), spleen width (2–7.5 cm), spleen thickness (2–7 cm), and spleen volume (20–350 cm3). The literature revealed that spleen dimensions are affected by geographical differences, races, nutritional status, physical exercise, and anthropometric measurements. The result from reviews shows that spleen dimensions are larger in males than females. As age increases, spleen dimensions significantly decrease. Spleen dimensions positively correlate with height, weight, body mass index, and body surface of individuals. The spleen dimensions were higher in males than in females and have significant positive correlation with height, weight, body mass index, and body surface area. Clinicians, radiologists, and surgeons should confirm splenomegaly by both palpation and sonography. Spleen dimensions variation due to geographical sex, age, and other anthropometric measurements should be taken into consideration during their clinical investigation. Radiologists should measure all dimensions of spleen rather than the length to rule out splenomegaly correctly.

scholarly journals Comparison of socioeconomic status of parents and Body Mass Index of their in-school adolescents in Cross River state, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
BN Ekpenyong ◽  
V Essien ◽  
AO Ndep ◽  
O Onwusaka ◽  
A Peter
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Overweight and obesity as well as underweight in adolescence are risk factors of chronic diseases that occur in adulthood. The objective of this research was to assess the Body Mass Index of in-school adolescents and its relationship to socioeconomic status of their parents.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 454 adolescents aged 10-19 years selected from five secondary schools using multistage sampling technique. A semi-structured interviewer questionnaire was used to collect relevant information from the adolescents and their anthropometric measurement to determine their Body Mass Index. Their Body Mass Index was categorized into obese, overweight, normal and underweight using the International Obesity Task Force reference. Analysis was done using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 20.1. Results: The prevalence of obesity, overweight, and underweight among the adolescents was 7.7%, 1.1% and 32.8% respectively. None of the students in the public schools was obese while 2.1% of the adolescents were obese in the private schools. Adolescents in public schools had a higher percentage of underweight (65.4%) compared to those in private schools (34.5%) and this was found statistically significant (p<0.001). There was an overall higher prevalence of overweight and obesity among the females than found among the males. This was also the case for adolescents from higher socio-economic parents. These differences were found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: The Body Mass Index status of the in-school adolescents studied was found to increase with increased socioeconomic status of their parents. This underscores the need for sensitization of in-school adolescents to see the need of knowing their nutritional status and ways to avoid the consequences of abnormal Body Mass Index.

scholarly journals Associations Between Delivery Mode and Early Childhood Body Mass Index Z-Score Trajectories: A Retrospective Analysis of 2,685 Children From Mothers Aged 18 to 35 Years at Delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lihong Zhang ◽  
Liuxia Huang ◽  
Zhiyuan Zhao ◽  
Renjuan Ding ◽  
Hongnian Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Childhood Body Mass Index ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Birth Data

Objective: To investigate the association between cesarean delivery (CD) and trajectory patterns of age- and sex-specific body mass index (BMI) z-score in early childhood.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 2,685 children whose maternal age at the time of birth was between 18 and 35 years, and birth data and anthropometric measurement data during their ages 3–60 months were collected. A group-based trajectory modeling approach was used to identify distinct BMI z-score trajectories, and multinomial logistic regressions were applied to estimate the associations among CD (both elective and non-elective combined), elective and non-selective CD, and BMI z-score trajectory classes.Results: Of the 2,685 participants, 46.5% (N = 1,248) were born by vaginal delivery (VD), 20.7% (N = 556) by elective CD, and 32.8% (N = 881) by non-elective CD. Five BMI z-score trajectory patterns were identified, and they were “increasing from moderate to high” (10.1%, n = 270), “increasing from mild to moderate” (34.2%, n = 919), “increasing from low to high” (10.5%, n = 283), “stable mild” (30.1%, n = 808), and “stable low” (15.1%, n = 405) groups. Compared with children delivered by VD, those who delivered by CD (both elective and non-elective combined), elective CD, and non-elective CD were associated with the “increasing from moderate to high” trajectory [odds ratio (OR) = 1.61, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.13–2.29; OR = 1.64, 95%CI: 1.06–2.54; and OR = 1.59, 95%CI: 1.05–2.39, respectively] and were also associated with the “increasing from low to high” trajectory (OR = 1.60, 95%CI: 1.17–2.19, OR = 1.75, 95%CI: 1.16–2.63; and OR = 1.53, 95%CI: 1.00–2.34, respectively).Conclusion: Both elective and non-elective CD were associated with the risk of accelerated weight gain in early childhood.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index as a Parameter of Running Speed

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Indri seta Septadina ◽  
Tri Suciati ◽  
Ha Sakinah Se
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation

Speed is determined by several factors such as anatomical and physiological factors. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of an indicator from anthropometric measurement that is relevant to distinguish the capacity and performance of athletes. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between BMI and running speed.  It was an observational research with cross-sectional design of 35 students of Athlete High School in Palembang.  students. The primary data was taken from anthropometric measurements (stature meters, weight scales, meters) and assessment of 50 meters running speed tests. Data analysis was executed by using Pearson or Spearman correlation test in SPSS. The BMI of subjects varied from 17.05 to 27.12 with mean 21.48. The running speed of subjects varied from 5.67 to 8.17 m/s, with an average of 6.78 m/s. The bivariate analysis showed that there was a weak negative correlation between BMI and running speed (r = -0160). There was a weak negative correlation between BMI and running speed  (r = -0160). A negative correlation means that the greater BMI then the less time it takes to run at a distance of 50 meters, in other words, the better performance of athletes.

Anthropometric Parameters among Children Under 6 Years with Stunting

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-227
Author(s):  
Abdul Malik Setiawan ◽  
Apriyani Puji Hastuti
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Anthropometric Parameter ◽  
Height For Age ◽  
Weight For Age

Anthropometric measurement is a quantitative measurement as a nutritional status and can describe composition of the body. Stunting is when children have a low height-for-age. There are potential causes of stunting in Indonesia, including factor maternal nutritional status, breastfeeding practice, complementary feeding practice, exposure to infection, and related distal determinants such as education, dietary pattern, health care, and water sanitation hygiene. The objective of the research was to assess the association between gender, age and anthropometric parameters (weight-for-age, weight-for-height, body mass index for age) among children-under-six-years with stunting.  The research used a cross sectional method which used documentation research of gender, weight, height or length and age reports of 25.158 children under six years. The anthropometric parameters of the children were categorized using weight-for-age (WAZ), weight-for-height (WHZ), body mass index for age. This research used spearman rank test and binary logistic regression to analyze association between gender, age, weight-for-age, weight-for-height, body mass index for age, and height or length-for-age. Results: There were male 14.027 (55.8%), 2-6 years 15.789 (62.8%), with normal anthropometric parameter (weight- for-age, weight-for-height, and body mass index for age in stunted children. There was no significantly correlation between the children's gender and height-for-age (=0.096) and OR 0.993 (0.933- 1.056). Furthermore, there was low significantly correlation between age, anthropometric parameter (weight-for-age WAZ, weight-for-height WHZ and body mass index for age) with height-for-age (=0.000). Stunted children who had normal nutritional status were 0.469 times more likely to experience stunting.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document