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Bio-science research bulletin, 2017
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2017
The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious public health problem that increases morbidity, morta... more The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious public health problem that increases morbidity, mortality, and has substantial long-term economic and social costs. Today's children, ages 8 to 18, consume multiple types of media and spend more time (44.5 hours per week) in front of computer, television and game screens than any other activity in their lives except sleeping. 19.43% children spent >2hours in front of television. Among these boys were more than girls. Urban students spent more time on computer, television etc. Higher levels of video-gaming and computer use are also associated with overweight. 25.56% were overweight and 26.09% children were diabetic in those spending more time on television. It has found strong associations between increases in advertising for non-nutritious foods and rates of childhood obesity. Most children under age 6 cannot distinguish between programming and advertising and children under age 8 do not understand the persuasive intent of advertising. Advertising directed at children by its very nature is exploitative. Duration of television watching is associated with increased body mass index. Children and adolescents ages 10–19, were spending more time i.e. 2 hours and >2 hours in front of computer, television and game screens than any other activity. Most of these children are overweight and having impaired glucose levels. It is reported that children and adolescents who spent most of the time watching television are more likely to be overweight. In addition, greater amounts of time spent watching television were associated with less time spent engaging in physical activity among adolescent boys and girls. Higher levels of video-gaming and computer use are also associated with overweight.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2017
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2016
Hypertension is one of commonest and widespread disease of mankind. It is an asymptomatic disease... more Hypertension is one of commonest and widespread disease of mankind. It is an asymptomatic disease in majority of the cases until some complications develop. Hypertension has been reported to be more common in diabetic patients than in the non diabetic population. In the total population, investigated moderate/severe hypertensive subjects constitute 46.6% of the total diabetic subjects. Mild hypertension is of the order of 28.6% in the borderline diabetes category. Borderline diabetic subjects have maximum number of isolated systolic hypertensive (33.6%) subjects. 14.3% Mild hypertensive subjects are present in the newly detected diabetic subjects. Relationship between the various categories of hypertension and different status of diabetic subjects is highly significant in borderline (p<0.0001) subjects, significant in known (p<0.05) and hypoglycemic (p<0.05) subjects.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2016
Malnutrition is a silent emergency. Child Malnutrition is a deficiency diseases due to insufficie... more Malnutrition is a silent emergency. Child Malnutrition is a deficiency diseases due to insufficient intake of one or more specific nutrients such as vitamins or minerals. In the assessment of child malnutrition, a large number of measures are available. 2048 children had undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. In the present study, according to BMI categories, malnutrition is more pronounced in girls as compared to boys. Malnourished females were 69.79% as compared to males (64.69%) and malnourished subjects were more in rural population (71.29%) than the urban population (61.16%). In the present study, according to BMI-forage percentile, 24.80% children were underweight in of 10-19 age groups. Underweight children were more in rural population (28.81%) as compared to urban population (20.75%). In the present study children and adolescents of age groups 10-19, 66.26% are malnourished and underweight and most of the females (69.79%) are malnourished and underweight. We are raising a generation which is debilitated and cannot contribute effectively to our country economically and other wise.
Bioscience biotechnology research communications, Jun 25, 2018
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications
The most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity is BMI. This measure is same f... more The most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity is BMI. This measure is same for men and women of all ages. But it should not be thought to be as final factor to calculate the same body fat percentage in different individuals. Various proposed reference values for overweight and obesity exist for BMI, but the combined effect of BMI and BMI for age percentile recommendations is scarce. A total 2048 children participated in the epidemiological survey. According to Body Mass Index in the study, 66.26% subjects were found to be malnourished in the total population. The degree of obesity had been observed as Pre-obese 3.81% and Obese-I 3.81% and Obese-II were 0.88%. Pre-obese, obese-I and obese-II boys were more than the girls. According to BMI-for-age percentile, overall, 6.20% of children and adolescents were at risk of overweight and 4.39% were overweight during health survey while 24.80% are underweight.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, May 1, 2019
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, Feb 2, 1999
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2021
Bio Science Research Bulletin, 2017
Type 2 diabetes was found only in middle age or older adults. But now a day, increase in obesity ... more Type 2 diabetes was found only in middle age or older adults. But now a day, increase in obesity in children, type 2 diabetes is increasing in young people. Age remains the single most significant risk factor for diabetes among growing children. 2048 children were undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. The highest prevalence of impaired glucose level was observed in 15–17 years of age groups i.e. 37.5% and diabetics were more in 12–14 years i.e. 43.48%. The lowest incidence rate was detected in 9–11 years of age group. Number of children >17 was very less and most of them not participated in the study. Incidence rate for impaired glucose level and diabetic children in different age groups is highly significant in all age groups. Children who were at the risk of overweight/overweight were more in age group 12–14 years. Increased growth hormone secretion in puberty is responsible for the insulin resistance during puberty.
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, 2017
Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combina... more Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance. Diabetes is a complex condition. Several factors must come together to develop type 2 diabetes. In the total population of 2048 subjects, 558 subjects had the positive family history of diabetes. Out of 558 subjects 12 (2.15%) subjects were found to have impaired glucose level, 12 (2.15%) subjects have already developed diabetes and both have family history diabetes in fi rst degree relatives (Father, Mother, Father Mother both). In the present study, 558 (27.3%) subjects have shown positive family history for diabetes.
Health interventions in children were aimed at increasing the physical activity, along with healt... more Health interventions in children were aimed at increasing the physical activity, along with healthier eating habits and health education. A carefully followed diet-exercise combination seems to work wonderfully in preventing or delaying the development of diabetes. Community involvement in the promotion and support of healthful lifestyles reinforces recommendations made in the health care setting. Schools are integral in the successful prevention and management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and potentially are important resources for promoting children’s self-care. Improvement in health and well-being for all children was a real challange, which was achieved during awareness program. Prevention messages need to be thoughtfully developed to resonate with community and beliefs. The engagement and empowerment of communities is critical for overall success in decreasing the disease burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Geobios, 2017
Environmental changes include an overall increase in the rate of children's growth, overfeedi... more Environmental changes include an overall increase in the rate of children's growth, overfeeding, increased levels of body fat and the decreasing age of puberty. High-calorie, low-nutrition food is available everywhere and it is cheap in contrast to healthy food which is less available and more expensive. High-sugar breakfast cereals and high-fat fast foods are marketed heavily to children, so they learn unhealthy eating before they even get to school. Such changes range from shortened sleep duration to physical inactivity to excess caloric intake. Type-2 diabetes in children and adolescents is an emerging problem worldwide. Unfortunately, the trend is going in the other direction, with increasingly unhealthy diets and diminishing physical exercise. Children should be taught that a healthy diet and active lifestyle help to prevent development of obesity and type-2 diabetes. Halting and eventually reversing the obesity pandemic should prevent the rise of type-2 diabetes in childre...
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2021
Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, 2017
The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of physical activity on prevalence of risk f... more The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of physical activity on prevalence of risk for obesity and diabetes. Method: 2048 children had undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. Out of these, 1017 were from urban population and 1031 from rural population Children and adolescent aged 10-19 years were selected randomly for questioning regarding the different aspects of epidemiology and their health examination was done. Results: In the total population (2048), 35.21% children were performing > 60 minutes physical activities. Diabetic children are more in the category performing < 60 minutes of physical work. Boys were more physically active than girls. Overweight children were more in those performing <60 minutes activity. When the physical activity of rural and urban children is compared, urban children were inclined towards more sedentary behavior than rural children. Obese diabetic children were more in physically inactive category. Diabetic children were less physically active than normal ones. These findings indicated that promotion of physical activity is an important factor to prevent obesity and its related disorders. Subjects who were having impaired glucose levels were totally unaware of the diagnosis at the time of examination and physical inactive. Conclusion: Children can prevent the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes by increasing their level of physical activity. Childhood obesity can be prevented by living actively, eating in healthful ways and creating a nurturing environment.
Journal of Exercise Science & Physiotherapy, 2018
To study obesity related risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in children. ... more To study obesity related risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in children. Method: Present study was carried out on 2048 children (boys and girls). BMI categories help to diagnose risks for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in children. Results: In this study of 2048 children, 6.84% are exposed to moderate risk of cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes and 1.66% are at high risk of CVD and type 2 diabetes. The risk is higher in the children of urban population as compared to that of rural population. The risk is also higher in boys than in girls. Conclusion: There is the tendency that obese children may grow into obese adults. These risks increase with increasing age of the children. More emphasis should be made on the maintenance of normal weight amongst in order to prevent future health risks.
Bio-science research bulletin, 2017
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2017
The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious public health problem that increases morbidity, morta... more The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious public health problem that increases morbidity, mortality, and has substantial long-term economic and social costs. Today's children, ages 8 to 18, consume multiple types of media and spend more time (44.5 hours per week) in front of computer, television and game screens than any other activity in their lives except sleeping. 19.43% children spent >2hours in front of television. Among these boys were more than girls. Urban students spent more time on computer, television etc. Higher levels of video-gaming and computer use are also associated with overweight. 25.56% were overweight and 26.09% children were diabetic in those spending more time on television. It has found strong associations between increases in advertising for non-nutritious foods and rates of childhood obesity. Most children under age 6 cannot distinguish between programming and advertising and children under age 8 do not understand the persuasive intent of advertising. Advertising directed at children by its very nature is exploitative. Duration of television watching is associated with increased body mass index. Children and adolescents ages 10–19, were spending more time i.e. 2 hours and >2 hours in front of computer, television and game screens than any other activity. Most of these children are overweight and having impaired glucose levels. It is reported that children and adolescents who spent most of the time watching television are more likely to be overweight. In addition, greater amounts of time spent watching television were associated with less time spent engaging in physical activity among adolescent boys and girls. Higher levels of video-gaming and computer use are also associated with overweight.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2017
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2016
Hypertension is one of commonest and widespread disease of mankind. It is an asymptomatic disease... more Hypertension is one of commonest and widespread disease of mankind. It is an asymptomatic disease in majority of the cases until some complications develop. Hypertension has been reported to be more common in diabetic patients than in the non diabetic population. In the total population, investigated moderate/severe hypertensive subjects constitute 46.6% of the total diabetic subjects. Mild hypertension is of the order of 28.6% in the borderline diabetes category. Borderline diabetic subjects have maximum number of isolated systolic hypertensive (33.6%) subjects. 14.3% Mild hypertensive subjects are present in the newly detected diabetic subjects. Relationship between the various categories of hypertension and different status of diabetic subjects is highly significant in borderline (p<0.0001) subjects, significant in known (p<0.05) and hypoglycemic (p<0.05) subjects.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences. Section A, Animal Science Zoology, 2016
Malnutrition is a silent emergency. Child Malnutrition is a deficiency diseases due to insufficie... more Malnutrition is a silent emergency. Child Malnutrition is a deficiency diseases due to insufficient intake of one or more specific nutrients such as vitamins or minerals. In the assessment of child malnutrition, a large number of measures are available. 2048 children had undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. In the present study, according to BMI categories, malnutrition is more pronounced in girls as compared to boys. Malnourished females were 69.79% as compared to males (64.69%) and malnourished subjects were more in rural population (71.29%) than the urban population (61.16%). In the present study, according to BMI-forage percentile, 24.80% children were underweight in of 10-19 age groups. Underweight children were more in rural population (28.81%) as compared to urban population (20.75%). In the present study children and adolescents of age groups 10-19, 66.26% are malnourished and underweight and most of the females (69.79%) are malnourished and underweight. We are raising a generation which is debilitated and cannot contribute effectively to our country economically and other wise.
Bioscience biotechnology research communications, Jun 25, 2018
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications
The most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity is BMI. This measure is same f... more The most useful population-level measure of overweight and obesity is BMI. This measure is same for men and women of all ages. But it should not be thought to be as final factor to calculate the same body fat percentage in different individuals. Various proposed reference values for overweight and obesity exist for BMI, but the combined effect of BMI and BMI for age percentile recommendations is scarce. A total 2048 children participated in the epidemiological survey. According to Body Mass Index in the study, 66.26% subjects were found to be malnourished in the total population. The degree of obesity had been observed as Pre-obese 3.81% and Obese-I 3.81% and Obese-II were 0.88%. Pre-obese, obese-I and obese-II boys were more than the girls. According to BMI-for-age percentile, overall, 6.20% of children and adolescents were at risk of overweight and 4.39% were overweight during health survey while 24.80% are underweight.
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, May 1, 2019
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, Feb 2, 1999
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2021
Bio Science Research Bulletin, 2017
Type 2 diabetes was found only in middle age or older adults. But now a day, increase in obesity ... more Type 2 diabetes was found only in middle age or older adults. But now a day, increase in obesity in children, type 2 diabetes is increasing in young people. Age remains the single most significant risk factor for diabetes among growing children. 2048 children were undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. The highest prevalence of impaired glucose level was observed in 15–17 years of age groups i.e. 37.5% and diabetics were more in 12–14 years i.e. 43.48%. The lowest incidence rate was detected in 9–11 years of age group. Number of children >17 was very less and most of them not participated in the study. Incidence rate for impaired glucose level and diabetic children in different age groups is highly significant in all age groups. Children who were at the risk of overweight/overweight were more in age group 12–14 years. Increased growth hormone secretion in puberty is responsible for the insulin resistance during puberty.
Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, 2017
Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combina... more Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance. Diabetes is a complex condition. Several factors must come together to develop type 2 diabetes. In the total population of 2048 subjects, 558 subjects had the positive family history of diabetes. Out of 558 subjects 12 (2.15%) subjects were found to have impaired glucose level, 12 (2.15%) subjects have already developed diabetes and both have family history diabetes in fi rst degree relatives (Father, Mother, Father Mother both). In the present study, 558 (27.3%) subjects have shown positive family history for diabetes.
Health interventions in children were aimed at increasing the physical activity, along with healt... more Health interventions in children were aimed at increasing the physical activity, along with healthier eating habits and health education. A carefully followed diet-exercise combination seems to work wonderfully in preventing or delaying the development of diabetes. Community involvement in the promotion and support of healthful lifestyles reinforces recommendations made in the health care setting. Schools are integral in the successful prevention and management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and potentially are important resources for promoting children’s self-care. Improvement in health and well-being for all children was a real challange, which was achieved during awareness program. Prevention messages need to be thoughtfully developed to resonate with community and beliefs. The engagement and empowerment of communities is critical for overall success in decreasing the disease burden of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Geobios, 2017
Environmental changes include an overall increase in the rate of children's growth, overfeedi... more Environmental changes include an overall increase in the rate of children's growth, overfeeding, increased levels of body fat and the decreasing age of puberty. High-calorie, low-nutrition food is available everywhere and it is cheap in contrast to healthy food which is less available and more expensive. High-sugar breakfast cereals and high-fat fast foods are marketed heavily to children, so they learn unhealthy eating before they even get to school. Such changes range from shortened sleep duration to physical inactivity to excess caloric intake. Type-2 diabetes in children and adolescents is an emerging problem worldwide. Unfortunately, the trend is going in the other direction, with increasingly unhealthy diets and diminishing physical exercise. Children should be taught that a healthy diet and active lifestyle help to prevent development of obesity and type-2 diabetes. Halting and eventually reversing the obesity pandemic should prevent the rise of type-2 diabetes in childre...
Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences- Zoology, 2021
Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, 2017
The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of physical activity on prevalence of risk f... more The purpose of this study was to estimate the effect of physical activity on prevalence of risk for obesity and diabetes. Method: 2048 children had undergone questionnaire and dietary survey and health examination. Out of these, 1017 were from urban population and 1031 from rural population Children and adolescent aged 10-19 years were selected randomly for questioning regarding the different aspects of epidemiology and their health examination was done. Results: In the total population (2048), 35.21% children were performing > 60 minutes physical activities. Diabetic children are more in the category performing < 60 minutes of physical work. Boys were more physically active than girls. Overweight children were more in those performing <60 minutes activity. When the physical activity of rural and urban children is compared, urban children were inclined towards more sedentary behavior than rural children. Obese diabetic children were more in physically inactive category. Diabetic children were less physically active than normal ones. These findings indicated that promotion of physical activity is an important factor to prevent obesity and its related disorders. Subjects who were having impaired glucose levels were totally unaware of the diagnosis at the time of examination and physical inactive. Conclusion: Children can prevent the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes by increasing their level of physical activity. Childhood obesity can be prevented by living actively, eating in healthful ways and creating a nurturing environment.
Journal of Exercise Science & Physiotherapy, 2018
To study obesity related risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in children. ... more To study obesity related risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in children. Method: Present study was carried out on 2048 children (boys and girls). BMI categories help to diagnose risks for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in children. Results: In this study of 2048 children, 6.84% are exposed to moderate risk of cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes and 1.66% are at high risk of CVD and type 2 diabetes. The risk is higher in the children of urban population as compared to that of rural population. The risk is also higher in boys than in girls. Conclusion: There is the tendency that obese children may grow into obese adults. These risks increase with increasing age of the children. More emphasis should be made on the maintenance of normal weight amongst in order to prevent future health risks.