Correlation of Anthropometric Indices with Blood Pressure - A Study in North Indian Females

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dc.contributor.authorSingh, Sandhyaen_US
dc.contributor.authorSingla, Reenaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-18T10:18:10Z
dc.date.available2020-11-18T10:18:10Z
dc.date.issued2020-03
dc.description.abstractSeveral studies have shown a significant relationship between weight and high blood pressure. High blood pressure is correlated with overweight and obesity which can be assessed by anthropometric indices. Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the predictors, and correlation of anthropometric indices with blood pressure among females.METHODSA cross sectional study was conducted among 300 females (25-40 years of age) of known endogamous groups baniyas and jats of Punjab. Measurements taken include systolic and diastolic blood pressure and anthropometric parameters such as height, weight, waist and hip circumference. Information was obtained about lifestyle and dietary habits. Data was statistically analysed.RESULTSMean and standard deviation of BMI, WHR, SBP, DBP of Baniya was higher as compared to jats. p value was statistically significant for height, SBP, DBP, HC, BMI and WHR. Overweight (53.2%) and obesity (36%) were seen in both groups. Derived anthropometric indices for example WC, WHtR and WHR were raised and prevalence of prehypertension was more in both endogamous groups. A positive correlation was observed between blood pressure and anthropometric indices with significant p value.CONCLUSIONSBMI, WC and WHtR have a significant association with the risk of hypertension among females aged 25-40 years. Hence, approaches to reduce the risk of hypertension may include prevention of overweight and obesity in the form of diet education, weight monitoring and regular exercise.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anatomy, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Anatomy, MMIMSR, Mullana, Haryana, India.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSingh Sandhya, Singla Reena. Correlation of Anthropometric Indices with Blood Pressure - A Study in North Indian Females. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Mar; 9(12): 980-984en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/214762
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber12en_US
dc.relation.volume9en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org//10.14260/jemds/2020/211en_US
dc.subjectAnthropometryen_US
dc.subjectBlood Pressureen_US
dc.subjectBaniyaen_US
dc.subjectJatsen_US
dc.subjectFemalesen_US
dc.subjectWaist Hip Ratioen_US
dc.subjectBody Mass Indexen_US
dc.titleCorrelation of Anthropometric Indices with Blood Pressure - A Study in North Indian Femalesen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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