Anthropometric measurement - An easy approach for evaluation of obesity

Authors

  • MT Islam Associate Professor of Physiology, Jessore Medical College, Jessore
  • M Rokonozaman Assistant Professor of Physiology, Zahirul Islam Medical College, Bajitpur, Kishoregonj

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v42i1.18976

Keywords:

Body mass index, waist circumference, waist hip ratio, blood pressure, obesity

Abstract

Now a days obesity is a burden worldwide. The prevalence of obesity is increasing in both the developed and developing countries. To investigate the anthropometric measurement in obesity. This cross study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are strictly maintained for selection of study and control groups. Anthropometric measurements were performed in 150 cases of overweight and obese. BMI, WC, WHR, blood pressure were high in obese group. Obesity affects various anthropometric measurements and may be used to routinely evaluate obese patients.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v42i1.18976

Bangladesh Med J. 2013 Jan; 42 (1): 25-27

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Published

2014-05-26

How to Cite

Islam, M., & Rokonozaman, M. (2014). Anthropometric measurement - An easy approach for evaluation of obesity. Bangladesh Medical Journal, 42(1), 25–27. https://doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v42i1.18976

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Articles