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Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype and Anthropometric characteristics of Indian Female Rowers

International Journal of Kinanthropometry

Introduction: Eighteen national-level Indian Female Rowers were studied for their somatotype and ... more Introduction: Eighteen national-level Indian Female Rowers were studied for their somatotype and anthropometric characteristics as performance in Rowing as performance level in rowing depends on physical and anthropometrical characteristics besides other factors including skill. Material and Methods: Height and weight were measured according to the methods standardized by The International Society for The Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Somatotype was calculated using Heath-Carter (1967) method. Results: Average height and weight of the Indian national-level Female Rowers were 167.8 ±4.1 (160.7-174.0) cm and 59.5±6.5 (47.7-69.3) kg respectively. The average Somatotype of the Indian National level female Rowers was 5.4 (±1.0)-3.2(±0.8)-1.6(±0.9) with a range between 3.8-1.8-1.6 and 6.9-4.6-4.9. Conclusion: Average Mesomorphic Endomorh body type with less muscularity on average was observed for the Indian national Female Rowers. Poor muscularity and less height might be one re...

Research paper thumbnail of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF KINANTHROPOMETRY

International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 2021

Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness a... more Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness and obesity compare to endomorphy component as index. Methods: 439 males and 475 females from different countries across the world were measured over an extended period of years to 2020 for. Stretched stature, Body weight, Skinfold Thicknesses (Biceps, Triceps, Supraspinale and Calf), Girths (Arm Flexed and Tensed and Calf) and Biepicondylar breadth (Humerus and Femur). Results: Very low correlation (r = 0.18) was observed between BMI and fat % whereas high correlation (r = 0.61, p< .05) was observed between BMI and Fat Free Mass (FFM). correlation coefficient (r) between BMI and Mesomorphy component was 0.79 (p<.05). Correlation coefficient (r) between Endomorphy and fat % was 0.86(p<.05). Conclusion: Thus from the above study, it can be concluded that, for individuals, BMI is more associated with muscularity than it is with fatness.

Research paper thumbnail of Reliability of BMI as an index for fattiness and obesity in active population in comparison to Endomorphy component as an index

International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 2021

Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness a... more Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness and obesity compare to endomorphy component as index. Methods: 439 males and 475 females from different countries across the world were measured over an extended period of years to 2020 for . Stretched stature, Body weight, Skinfold Thicknesses (Biceps, Triceps, Supraspinale and Calf), Girths (Arm Flexed and Tensed and Calf) and Bi-epicondylar breadth ( Humerus and Femur). Results: Very low correlation (r = 0.18) was observed between BMI and fat % whereas high correlation ( r = 0.61, p< .05) was observed between BMI and Fat Free Mass ( FFM). correlation coefficient ( r) between BMI and Mesomorphy component was 0.79 ( p<.05). Correlation coefficient ( r) between Endomorphy and fat % was 0.86(p<.05). Conclusion: Thus from the above study, it can be concluded that, for individuals, BMI is more associated with muscularity than it is with fatness.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal- impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Mar 25, 2022

Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension ... more Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension is one of the main factor behind it. Globally CVD causes nearly 6 million deaths every year. 1 Of these, around 53% deaths are due to hypertension oriented CVD. Different studies also showed the hypertension as a key risk factor for CVD. 2,3 By the year 2030, prevalence of hypertension is projected as 33% globally which was 26% in the year 2000, 3,4 The number of hypertensive adults across the world increased from 594 million to 1.13 billion within 41 years from 1975 to 2015. 4 WHO (2021) also reported that around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension across the world, most of them are living in low and middle income countries like India. Thus, hypertension is a major public health problem now-a-days irrespective of any socioeconomic status, population and areas and it became a major cause of premature death worldwide. 4 In India, around 25% villagers of rural areas are hypertensive though one tenth of rural people are with their blood pressure under control compared to 33% of hypertensive urban people. 5 Besides other factors, some common factors which causes hypertension are low physical activities, improper diet, food habits including food intake, access alcohol consumption, obesity, overweight and smoking. As a whole hypertension or elevated blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the CVD risk factors. Keeping in mind about the seriousness of hypertension, the aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male populati... more Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work. Physical characteristics and blood pressure of 699 adult male from a rural area of West Bengal, India were studied. Participants were from poor socioeconomic status, who do hard different manual works on the field for earning to feed their families for survival. Methods: Blood pressure was measured with manual sphygmomanometer in the morning. Physical characteristics were measured for predicting nutritional status in terms of BMI. Results: Nutritional status of 85% male villagers was either underweight or normal. Only 4.6 % were obese. Most of villagers possessed either optimal or normal blood pressure. Very few had hypertension. More than 99% of male villagers were without hypertension. Calorie intake of the villager were nominal due to poverty but had to work hard for economic survival. Nominal intake of calories along with hard labour might be the reason behind optimal or normal blood pressure. Conclusions: It could be concluded that survival efforts of the rural people make them less hypertensive.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension ... more Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension is one of the main factor behind it. Globally CVD causes nearly 6 million deaths every year. 1 Of these, around 53% deaths are due to hypertension oriented CVD. Different studies also showed the hypertension as a key risk factor for CVD. 2,3 By the year 2030, prevalence of hypertension is projected as 33% globally which was 26% in the year 2000, 3,4 The number of hypertensive adults across the world increased from 594 million to 1.13 billion within 41 years from 1975 to 2015. 4 WHO (2021) also reported that around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension across the world, most of them are living in low and middle income countries like India. Thus, hypertension is a major public health problem now-a-days irrespective of any socioeconomic status, population and areas and it became a major cause of premature death worldwide. 4 In India, around 25% villagers of rural areas are hypertensive though one tenth of rural people are with their blood pressure under control compared to 33% of hypertensive urban people. 5 Besides other factors, some common factors which causes hypertension are low physical activities, improper diet, food habits including food intake, access alcohol consumption, obesity, overweight and smoking. As a whole hypertension or elevated blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the CVD risk factors. Keeping in mind about the seriousness of hypertension, the aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

International Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine , 2022

Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male populati... more Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work. Physical characteristics and blood pressure of 699 adult male from a rural area of West Bengal, India were studied. Participants were from poor socioeconomic status, who do hard different manual works on the field for earning to feed their families for survival. Methods: Blood pressure was measured with manual sphygmomanometer in the morning. Physical characteristics were measured for predicting nutritional status in terms of BMI. Results: Nutritional status of 85% male villagers was either underweight or normal. Only 4.6 % were obese. Most of villagers possessed either optimal or normal blood pressure. Very few had hypertension. More than 99% of male villagers were without hypertension. Calorie intake of the villager were nominal due to poverty but had to work hard for economic survival. Nominal intake of calories along with hard labour might be the reason behind optimal or normal blood pressure. Conclusions: It could be concluded that survival efforts of the rural people make them less hypertensive.

Research paper thumbnail of Adhikari and Bera

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Research paper thumbnail of Academia IJOK

Research paper thumbnail of Depression trait in college students and its relation with sleep

Depression is a mental state in which someone become sad it is a feeling of unpleasantness. Major... more Depression is a mental state in which someone become sad it is a feeling of unpleasantness. Major depressive disorder (MDD) also known as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by low mood. Prevalence of depression is higher in university students as most of the students do not talk about depression. The present study was aimed to find out the prevalence of depression in college going students in a suburban area with a mixed population of different socio-economic status. 166 college going student were studied in Kolkata for their depression level and its relation with sleeping hours. The study revealed that most the students were mild depressed but a large number students were out of depression. Girls were more depressive than the boys. The study also revealed that there was no relationship between depression and sleeping hours.

Research paper thumbnail of Equity and disparity in somatotype characteristics of Muslim women of two different places with similar socio-economic but different socio-cultural practice

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021

Background: Somatotype characteristics of 76 muslim women of same socio-economic status were stud... more Background: Somatotype characteristics of 76 muslim women of same socio-economic status were studied from two slum areas of two different places, one in a metropolitan city and one in a suburban area in West Bengal. Women were selected on convenient way from two slum areas, one in Kolkata, the metropolitan city and one in Contai, suburban town of Medinipur district of West Bengal.Methods: Anthropometric measurement were taken for somatotyping. All measurements for each subject was taken in the same day to avoid Technical Error of Measurement (TEM).Results: All women were aged in between 22 and 38 year. Average height for the muslim women from Kolkata slum area was 150.7 (±3.5) cm and that of Contai was 151.6 (±6.5) cm. Average body weight of the muslim women form the Kolkata slum area was 59.7 (±6.0) kg whereas that of Contai slum area was 55.3 (±11.6) kg. The body type of Muslim women from Kolkata slum area was Mesomorphic Endomorph and that of Contai slum area was also Mesomorphic...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of child marriage on nutritional status of women from suburban and urban areas of West Bengal

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2020

Background: Child marriage is a substantial barrier to social and economic development of a count... more Background: Child marriage is a substantial barrier to social and economic development of a country and a primary concern for women’s health. In West Bengal, the practice of early marriage is still running especially in Muslim community. The present study was aimed to find out the impact of child marriage on nutritional status of mother in terms of BMI.Methods: 117 Muslim women from both North and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal were studied. All of them were from economically lower middle class group. Height, weight, age, age at marriage, age at 1st child birth, number of children, family income and other information were recorded.Results: During the study, the average age of 117 Muslim women was 28.4±3.7 years with a range of 21-41. Average age was 18.0±1.9 years when the Muslim women got married. 83.6% women who got married in childhood were in underweight category of which 15.8% were in severe thinness category. But 86.9% women who got married after 18 year were in no...

Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype of Santal Tribal Women of West Bengal in India

Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India, 2020

Sixty-four Santal tribal women from Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India, were studied ... more Sixty-four Santal tribal women from Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India, were studied for their somatotype. The studied women were with an average age of 32.5 ± 11.6 years with a wide age range of 16–70. Average height was 150.2 (±5.2) cm. Heath–Carter method (1967) was followed for somatotyping. Average somatotype of the studied Santal women was 3.9 (±1.5) – 4.1 (1.1) – 2.9 ± (1.7). A total of 16–20 year age group had an average somatotype of 3.7 (±1.0) – 3.3 (±0.7) – 3.4 (±1.5), whereas that of 21–30 had an average somatotype of 3.4 (±1.2) – 3.7 (±1.0) – 3.9 (±1.5). A total of 31–40 year age group were more mesomorphic with an average somatotype of 4.4 (±1.6) – 4.4 (±1.2) – 2.1 (±1.7). Mesomorphy component increased as the Santal women grew up. The women from age group 41 to 50 year had an average somatotype of 4.0 (±1.6) – 4.6 (±1.1) – 1.9 (±1.3), whereas that of older women of 51–70 year age group were more mesomorphic with an average value of 5.0 (±1.9) – 5.1 (±0.7) ...

Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype Characteristics of School Boys Aged Six to Eleven Years from Nepal

American Journal of Sports Science, 2016

Nine hundred and ninety seven school children of Nepal age ranged from 6 to 11 year were studied ... more Nine hundred and ninety seven school children of Nepal age ranged from 6 to 11 year were studied for their somatotype characteristics. Endomorphy-Mesomorphy-Ectomorphy components were calculated using Heath-Carter Somatotype method. Average Endomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10, and 11 year old boys were 3.0 (±1.8), 3.3(±1.8), 3.1(±1.4), 2.7(±1.0), 3.0(±1.2) and 2.7(±0.7) respectively. Average mesomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10,and 11 year old boys were 4.2(±0.6),4.2(±1.0),4.0(±1.1),3.8(±0.9),4.0(±0.8) and 3.7(±0.9) respectively. Average ectomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10 and 11 year old boys were 2.3(±1.1), 2.3(±1.0), 2.5(±1.3), 2.8(±1.1), 2.9(±1.0) and 3.2(±1.3) respectively. Slightly higher adiposity was observed for the Nepali male children compared to their similar counterparts of other different countries. But muscularity and linearity characteristics of the Nepali boys were very similar to other countries. The body type gradually changed into balanced mesomorph at the age of 9 and 10 yr which again changed into ectomorphic mesomorph but very close to central at the age of 11 yr. The changes of body type from endomorphic mesomorph into balanced mesomorph and ultimately into ectomorphic mesomorph supported the trend of somatotype change with age.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristic, Body Composition and Somatotype of Canadian Female Soccer Players

American Journal of Sports Science, Jan 27, 2015

Canadian female junior soccer players were evaluated for their anthropometrical characteristics i... more Canadian female junior soccer players were evaluated for their anthropometrical characteristics including somatotype and body composition with a aim to evaluate with their international counterparts. 18 female soccer players with an average age of 16(±0.5) of a local club were assessed during their peak season time. Somatotype was assessed using Heath-Carter method and body composition (Fat%) was assessed by surface anthropometry. Endomorphic mesomorph (3.0 ±0.8 ─ 3.9±0.8 ─2.58±1.0) body type was observed in average with an average 22.1(±3.1) % body fat. Average waist-hip ratio was 0.7 (±0.03). Though BMI does not reflect the obesity precisely in athletic population, average BMI of the female soccer group was in normal range with an average value of 21.5 (±1.8) kg.m-2 .Thus the Canadian junior female soccer players possessed an average muscularity with slightly higher fat % compare to national level female athletes. The group needed more muscularity with less fattiness.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristic, Somatotype and Body Composition of Canadian Female Rowers

American Journal of Sports Science, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric and somatotype characteristics of young soccer players

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Importance of Anthropometric Characteristics in Athletic Performance from the Perspective of Bangladeshi National Level Athletes' Performance and Body Type

American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Trait of Bangladeshi Children Age Ranged from 1 to 12 Years

American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype and Anthropometric characteristics of Indian Female Rowers

International Journal of Kinanthropometry

Introduction: Eighteen national-level Indian Female Rowers were studied for their somatotype and ... more Introduction: Eighteen national-level Indian Female Rowers were studied for their somatotype and anthropometric characteristics as performance in Rowing as performance level in rowing depends on physical and anthropometrical characteristics besides other factors including skill. Material and Methods: Height and weight were measured according to the methods standardized by The International Society for The Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Somatotype was calculated using Heath-Carter (1967) method. Results: Average height and weight of the Indian national-level Female Rowers were 167.8 ±4.1 (160.7-174.0) cm and 59.5±6.5 (47.7-69.3) kg respectively. The average Somatotype of the Indian National level female Rowers was 5.4 (±1.0)-3.2(±0.8)-1.6(±0.9) with a range between 3.8-1.8-1.6 and 6.9-4.6-4.9. Conclusion: Average Mesomorphic Endomorh body type with less muscularity on average was observed for the Indian national Female Rowers. Poor muscularity and less height might be one re...

Research paper thumbnail of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF KINANTHROPOMETRY

International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 2021

Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness a... more Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness and obesity compare to endomorphy component as index. Methods: 439 males and 475 females from different countries across the world were measured over an extended period of years to 2020 for. Stretched stature, Body weight, Skinfold Thicknesses (Biceps, Triceps, Supraspinale and Calf), Girths (Arm Flexed and Tensed and Calf) and Biepicondylar breadth (Humerus and Femur). Results: Very low correlation (r = 0.18) was observed between BMI and fat % whereas high correlation (r = 0.61, p< .05) was observed between BMI and Fat Free Mass (FFM). correlation coefficient (r) between BMI and Mesomorphy component was 0.79 (p<.05). Correlation coefficient (r) between Endomorphy and fat % was 0.86(p<.05). Conclusion: Thus from the above study, it can be concluded that, for individuals, BMI is more associated with muscularity than it is with fatness.

Research paper thumbnail of Reliability of BMI as an index for fattiness and obesity in active population in comparison to Endomorphy component as an index

International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 2021

Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness a... more Aim: The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness and obesity compare to endomorphy component as index. Methods: 439 males and 475 females from different countries across the world were measured over an extended period of years to 2020 for . Stretched stature, Body weight, Skinfold Thicknesses (Biceps, Triceps, Supraspinale and Calf), Girths (Arm Flexed and Tensed and Calf) and Bi-epicondylar breadth ( Humerus and Femur). Results: Very low correlation (r = 0.18) was observed between BMI and fat % whereas high correlation ( r = 0.61, p< .05) was observed between BMI and Fat Free Mass ( FFM). correlation coefficient ( r) between BMI and Mesomorphy component was 0.79 ( p<.05). Correlation coefficient ( r) between Endomorphy and fat % was 0.86(p<.05). Conclusion: Thus from the above study, it can be concluded that, for individuals, BMI is more associated with muscularity than it is with fatness.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal- impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Mar 25, 2022

Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension ... more Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension is one of the main factor behind it. Globally CVD causes nearly 6 million deaths every year. 1 Of these, around 53% deaths are due to hypertension oriented CVD. Different studies also showed the hypertension as a key risk factor for CVD. 2,3 By the year 2030, prevalence of hypertension is projected as 33% globally which was 26% in the year 2000, 3,4 The number of hypertensive adults across the world increased from 594 million to 1.13 billion within 41 years from 1975 to 2015. 4 WHO (2021) also reported that around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension across the world, most of them are living in low and middle income countries like India. Thus, hypertension is a major public health problem now-a-days irrespective of any socioeconomic status, population and areas and it became a major cause of premature death worldwide. 4 In India, around 25% villagers of rural areas are hypertensive though one tenth of rural people are with their blood pressure under control compared to 33% of hypertensive urban people. 5 Besides other factors, some common factors which causes hypertension are low physical activities, improper diet, food habits including food intake, access alcohol consumption, obesity, overweight and smoking. As a whole hypertension or elevated blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the CVD risk factors. Keeping in mind about the seriousness of hypertension, the aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male populati... more Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work. Physical characteristics and blood pressure of 699 adult male from a rural area of West Bengal, India were studied. Participants were from poor socioeconomic status, who do hard different manual works on the field for earning to feed their families for survival. Methods: Blood pressure was measured with manual sphygmomanometer in the morning. Physical characteristics were measured for predicting nutritional status in terms of BMI. Results: Nutritional status of 85% male villagers was either underweight or normal. Only 4.6 % were obese. Most of villagers possessed either optimal or normal blood pressure. Very few had hypertension. More than 99% of male villagers were without hypertension. Calorie intake of the villager were nominal due to poverty but had to work hard for economic survival. Nominal intake of calories along with hard labour might be the reason behind optimal or normal blood pressure. Conclusions: It could be concluded that survival efforts of the rural people make them less hypertensive.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension ... more Cardiovascular diseases causes one-third of all deaths annually worldwide, of which hypertension is one of the main factor behind it. Globally CVD causes nearly 6 million deaths every year. 1 Of these, around 53% deaths are due to hypertension oriented CVD. Different studies also showed the hypertension as a key risk factor for CVD. 2,3 By the year 2030, prevalence of hypertension is projected as 33% globally which was 26% in the year 2000, 3,4 The number of hypertensive adults across the world increased from 594 million to 1.13 billion within 41 years from 1975 to 2015. 4 WHO (2021) also reported that around 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years have hypertension across the world, most of them are living in low and middle income countries like India. Thus, hypertension is a major public health problem now-a-days irrespective of any socioeconomic status, population and areas and it became a major cause of premature death worldwide. 4 In India, around 25% villagers of rural areas are hypertensive though one tenth of rural people are with their blood pressure under control compared to 33% of hypertensive urban people. 5 Besides other factors, some common factors which causes hypertension are low physical activities, improper diet, food habits including food intake, access alcohol consumption, obesity, overweight and smoking. As a whole hypertension or elevated blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the CVD risk factors. Keeping in mind about the seriousness of hypertension, the aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work.

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

International Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine , 2022

Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male populati... more Background: The aim of the present study was to observe the blood pressure trait of male population of rural Bengal, India as a part of community work. Physical characteristics and blood pressure of 699 adult male from a rural area of West Bengal, India were studied. Participants were from poor socioeconomic status, who do hard different manual works on the field for earning to feed their families for survival. Methods: Blood pressure was measured with manual sphygmomanometer in the morning. Physical characteristics were measured for predicting nutritional status in terms of BMI. Results: Nutritional status of 85% male villagers was either underweight or normal. Only 4.6 % were obese. Most of villagers possessed either optimal or normal blood pressure. Very few had hypertension. More than 99% of male villagers were without hypertension. Calorie intake of the villager were nominal due to poverty but had to work hard for economic survival. Nominal intake of calories along with hard labour might be the reason behind optimal or normal blood pressure. Conclusions: It could be concluded that survival efforts of the rural people make them less hypertensive.

Research paper thumbnail of Adhikari and Bera

Research paper thumbnail of Blood pressure trait in rural Bengal-impact of hard labour, poor economic condition and poor diet

Research paper thumbnail of Academia IJOK

Research paper thumbnail of Depression trait in college students and its relation with sleep

Depression is a mental state in which someone become sad it is a feeling of unpleasantness. Major... more Depression is a mental state in which someone become sad it is a feeling of unpleasantness. Major depressive disorder (MDD) also known as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by low mood. Prevalence of depression is higher in university students as most of the students do not talk about depression. The present study was aimed to find out the prevalence of depression in college going students in a suburban area with a mixed population of different socio-economic status. 166 college going student were studied in Kolkata for their depression level and its relation with sleeping hours. The study revealed that most the students were mild depressed but a large number students were out of depression. Girls were more depressive than the boys. The study also revealed that there was no relationship between depression and sleeping hours.

Research paper thumbnail of Equity and disparity in somatotype characteristics of Muslim women of two different places with similar socio-economic but different socio-cultural practice

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2021

Background: Somatotype characteristics of 76 muslim women of same socio-economic status were stud... more Background: Somatotype characteristics of 76 muslim women of same socio-economic status were studied from two slum areas of two different places, one in a metropolitan city and one in a suburban area in West Bengal. Women were selected on convenient way from two slum areas, one in Kolkata, the metropolitan city and one in Contai, suburban town of Medinipur district of West Bengal.Methods: Anthropometric measurement were taken for somatotyping. All measurements for each subject was taken in the same day to avoid Technical Error of Measurement (TEM).Results: All women were aged in between 22 and 38 year. Average height for the muslim women from Kolkata slum area was 150.7 (±3.5) cm and that of Contai was 151.6 (±6.5) cm. Average body weight of the muslim women form the Kolkata slum area was 59.7 (±6.0) kg whereas that of Contai slum area was 55.3 (±11.6) kg. The body type of Muslim women from Kolkata slum area was Mesomorphic Endomorph and that of Contai slum area was also Mesomorphic...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of child marriage on nutritional status of women from suburban and urban areas of West Bengal

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2020

Background: Child marriage is a substantial barrier to social and economic development of a count... more Background: Child marriage is a substantial barrier to social and economic development of a country and a primary concern for women’s health. In West Bengal, the practice of early marriage is still running especially in Muslim community. The present study was aimed to find out the impact of child marriage on nutritional status of mother in terms of BMI.Methods: 117 Muslim women from both North and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal were studied. All of them were from economically lower middle class group. Height, weight, age, age at marriage, age at 1st child birth, number of children, family income and other information were recorded.Results: During the study, the average age of 117 Muslim women was 28.4±3.7 years with a range of 21-41. Average age was 18.0±1.9 years when the Muslim women got married. 83.6% women who got married in childhood were in underweight category of which 15.8% were in severe thinness category. But 86.9% women who got married after 18 year were in no...

Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype of Santal Tribal Women of West Bengal in India

Journal of the Anthropological Survey of India, 2020

Sixty-four Santal tribal women from Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India, were studied ... more Sixty-four Santal tribal women from Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India, were studied for their somatotype. The studied women were with an average age of 32.5 ± 11.6 years with a wide age range of 16–70. Average height was 150.2 (±5.2) cm. Heath–Carter method (1967) was followed for somatotyping. Average somatotype of the studied Santal women was 3.9 (±1.5) – 4.1 (1.1) – 2.9 ± (1.7). A total of 16–20 year age group had an average somatotype of 3.7 (±1.0) – 3.3 (±0.7) – 3.4 (±1.5), whereas that of 21–30 had an average somatotype of 3.4 (±1.2) – 3.7 (±1.0) – 3.9 (±1.5). A total of 31–40 year age group were more mesomorphic with an average somatotype of 4.4 (±1.6) – 4.4 (±1.2) – 2.1 (±1.7). Mesomorphy component increased as the Santal women grew up. The women from age group 41 to 50 year had an average somatotype of 4.0 (±1.6) – 4.6 (±1.1) – 1.9 (±1.3), whereas that of older women of 51–70 year age group were more mesomorphic with an average value of 5.0 (±1.9) – 5.1 (±0.7) ...

Research paper thumbnail of Somatotype Characteristics of School Boys Aged Six to Eleven Years from Nepal

American Journal of Sports Science, 2016

Nine hundred and ninety seven school children of Nepal age ranged from 6 to 11 year were studied ... more Nine hundred and ninety seven school children of Nepal age ranged from 6 to 11 year were studied for their somatotype characteristics. Endomorphy-Mesomorphy-Ectomorphy components were calculated using Heath-Carter Somatotype method. Average Endomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10, and 11 year old boys were 3.0 (±1.8), 3.3(±1.8), 3.1(±1.4), 2.7(±1.0), 3.0(±1.2) and 2.7(±0.7) respectively. Average mesomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10,and 11 year old boys were 4.2(±0.6),4.2(±1.0),4.0(±1.1),3.8(±0.9),4.0(±0.8) and 3.7(±0.9) respectively. Average ectomorphy components for 6,7,8,9,10 and 11 year old boys were 2.3(±1.1), 2.3(±1.0), 2.5(±1.3), 2.8(±1.1), 2.9(±1.0) and 3.2(±1.3) respectively. Slightly higher adiposity was observed for the Nepali male children compared to their similar counterparts of other different countries. But muscularity and linearity characteristics of the Nepali boys were very similar to other countries. The body type gradually changed into balanced mesomorph at the age of 9 and 10 yr which again changed into ectomorphic mesomorph but very close to central at the age of 11 yr. The changes of body type from endomorphic mesomorph into balanced mesomorph and ultimately into ectomorphic mesomorph supported the trend of somatotype change with age.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristic, Body Composition and Somatotype of Canadian Female Soccer Players

American Journal of Sports Science, Jan 27, 2015

Canadian female junior soccer players were evaluated for their anthropometrical characteristics i... more Canadian female junior soccer players were evaluated for their anthropometrical characteristics including somatotype and body composition with a aim to evaluate with their international counterparts. 18 female soccer players with an average age of 16(±0.5) of a local club were assessed during their peak season time. Somatotype was assessed using Heath-Carter method and body composition (Fat%) was assessed by surface anthropometry. Endomorphic mesomorph (3.0 ±0.8 ─ 3.9±0.8 ─2.58±1.0) body type was observed in average with an average 22.1(±3.1) % body fat. Average waist-hip ratio was 0.7 (±0.03). Though BMI does not reflect the obesity precisely in athletic population, average BMI of the female soccer group was in normal range with an average value of 21.5 (±1.8) kg.m-2 .Thus the Canadian junior female soccer players possessed an average muscularity with slightly higher fat % compare to national level female athletes. The group needed more muscularity with less fattiness.

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric Characteristic, Somatotype and Body Composition of Canadian Female Rowers

American Journal of Sports Science, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Anthropometric and somatotype characteristics of young soccer players

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Importance of Anthropometric Characteristics in Athletic Performance from the Perspective of Bangladeshi National Level Athletes' Performance and Body Type

American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Trait of Bangladeshi Children Age Ranged from 1 to 12 Years

American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 2014