Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in obese adolescent male medical students
Keywords:
Obesity, medical students, Body Mass Index for age, hypertension
Abstract
Objective: To find out cardiovascular risk factors in obese male medical students.
Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study of 411 obese male medical students.
Period of study: 1 year (January 2013-January 2014).
Results: Out of 411 obese male medical students 56% were hypertensive and 44% normotensive and 72% had a positive family history of Cardio Vascular Disease; 55%were leading a sedentary lifestyle and only 44% were exercising. About 24% of subjects were taking non-veg diet.
Conclusions: Obese male medical students are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
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DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2016.i12.11
Published: 2016-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Mahendra Pratap Singh, & Dr. Deepti Singh. (2016). Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in obese adolescent male medical students. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(12), 912-916. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2016.i12.11
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