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Collegium antropologicum, 2005

To understand the morphological and physiological variations among the temporary and permanent re... more To understand the morphological and physiological variations among the temporary and permanent residents of high altitude, this study was undertaken at Leh, Ladakh. It is situated at 3500 m (11500 feet) above sea level, the mean barometric pressure was 500 tors and air temperature varied from 2 degrees C to 20 degrees C. The highland Tibetans showed broadest chest and most developed musculature closely followed by Ladakhi Bods. These high altude natives also displayed significantly higher value of vital capacity, forced vital capacity, and inspiratory capacity. The better respiratory efficiency observed among high altitude residents indicates higher degree of adaptation to high altitude hypoxia. Temporary residents were observed to be tallest and fattest with lower trunk fat predominance of all the four groups and showed narrowest chest and lower respiratory efficiency as compared to high altitude natives. The duration of stay at high altitude has clearly brought about a perceptible...

A total of five hundred and fifty apparently healthy educated young Punjabi women belonging to el... more A total of five hundred and fifty apparently healthy educated young Punjabi women belonging to elite claw in the age range of 20 to 30 years participated in the present study. Only first pregnancie...

This study aims to evaluate the association of gender-dependent expression of angiotensin convert... more This study aims to evaluate the association of gender-dependent expression of angiotensin converting enzyme gene polymorphism (I/D) with adiposity markers and blood pressure among AoNagas.57AoNagas[Males (n) =26; Females (n) = 31; Mean Age: 30.56±7.5 and 31.9 ±8.31]residing in Delhi were included in this cross sectionalstudy. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were taken using standardized techniques. Adiposity indices viz., BMI, WHR and WHtR were computed. Body fat percentage was assessed by bioelectricimpedance technique using Tanita Body composition analyzer (T-6360). Venous blood samples were withdrawn for DNA extraction and genotyping of ACE gene (I/D) polymorphism was established by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In female participants with DD homozygote, risk of both general and central obesity as depicted by BMI, body fat percentage, WC, WHR and WHtR were higher than ID heterozygote. Risk of hypertension was found to be greater among males with DD homozygote ra...

Nature Precedings

Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate.... more Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. Although in countries like India, which is multi-ethnic having multi socio-economic levels, is typically known for high prevalence of under nutrition, significant proportions of overweight and obese now coexist with the undernourished. Objectives: The study aims to find the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and its association with socio-economic change among Tangkhul Naga women of Manipur, North East India and also to compare with other female populations of India. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 346 Tangkhul Naga tribal women of Manipur, age ranging from 20 to 70 years, divided into five different age groups with ten years interval each. Results and conclusions: Mean BMI was found to be lowest among the youngest age group and it increased with age till fifty nine years and then declined. BMI was assessed using recommended cut-off points for Asians and the pr...

Meta Gene

Abstract Statement of problem The present study was conducted to determine the association of UCP... more Abstract Statement of problem The present study was conducted to determine the association of UCP1 (Uncoupling Protein 1) 3826 marker with body mass index and waist hip ratio among 193 healthy adults (89 males and 104 females) of Delhi who were voluntarily participated in the study. Methods Anthropometric measurements were taken using standardized protocol. Blood samples were also collected from the study group for DNA analyses. Results A/G genotype was found to have highest waist hip ratio among females. Waist hip ratio was found to be a better predictor than body mass index among females as compared to males. Conclusion This study highlights the contribution of UCP 1 genetic marker to adiposity markers among the heterogeneous population of North Delhi.

Diabetes Research – Open Journal

Diabetes Mellitus Type II is becoming a major disorder. This study describes the inheritance of t... more Diabetes Mellitus Type II is becoming a major disorder. This study describes the inheritance of type 2 diabetes mellitus in families with diabetes. Methods The study was conducted in Manipur in two districts i.e., Imphal-east and Thoubal among Muslim families. These families were considered for the present study in which one or more family members had diabetes and were involved as active participants. Results On tracing the genealogies of each family, a higher percentage of the participants with diabetes inherited the disease from their fathers. Conclusions This finding would be helpful in future research by implementing among different communities.

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

Abstract Objective This study investigates the patterns of physical activity, associations betwee... more Abstract Objective This study investigates the patterns of physical activity, associations between physical activity and the prevalence of obesity (defined by BMI), adiposity markers and physiological markers. Methods The sample included 418 adults of both gender in the age group of 20–55 years. Design Cross-sectional study and sample included adult volunteers of both gender. Participants underwent anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurement and assessment of physical activity. Physical activity level was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Result Total physical activity measured in mean MET minutes/week was 400.3 for males and 265.3 for females. Males (34.2%) had slightly greater level of moderate physical activity as compared to females (30.3%). Over all, the ORs of lower physical activity were higher in females of all the anthropometric indices. Odds of physical activity in overweight participant among males were 1.21 while in females it was 1.696. The odds of lower physical activity showed association with CI (males, OR-1.118; females, OR-2.781, WC (males, OR-1.026; females, OR-1.194), BMI (males, OR- 1.211; females, OR-1696) and blood pressure (SBP- males, OR- 1.105; females, OR-1.237; DBP- males; OR-1.174, females; OR-1.355). No significant association was found between physical activity and AVI. Conclusion Majority of adults were physically inactive. BMI, WC and CI were all significant predictors of physical inactivity. Physical inactivity was associated with obesity and blood pressure.

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews

BACKGROUND Menarche is a critical biomarker in the reproductive life of females. Early age at men... more BACKGROUND Menarche is a critical biomarker in the reproductive life of females. Early age at menarche may represent an indicator of adult adiposity. The study examines the association of various adiposity markers with age at menarche in rural and urban Meitei females of Manipur, India. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among rural and urban Meitei females of Manipur of age 18-45 years. Detailed information of the participants was taken with the help of proforma. Various anthropometric and physiological measurements were also recorded. RESULTS Mean age at menarche was 12.5 years for urban females and 13.1 years for rural females. Females of urban and rural areas under overweight category of BMI had higher odds of attaining early menarche. Odds of having early menarche were found to be highest among those with risk category of waist hip ratio, waist height ratio and waist circumference in both rural and urban females. CONCLUSION Females with higher body mass index, high waist-to-hip ratio and waist height ratio were found to be at risk of early menarche.

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome, Jan 5, 2018

Study aims to assess the association of various adiposity markers with blood pressure levels. The... more Study aims to assess the association of various adiposity markers with blood pressure levels. The present study was a cross-sectional study conducted in Delhi. A total of 568 (males- 250, females- 318) participants aged 20-55 years were enrolled for the study. Mean height (167.35 ± 7.59) and weight (73.76 ± 15.08) was found to be significantly higher in males. Mean values of minimum waist circumference (183.80 ± 12.24), maximum hip circumference (100.90 ± 12.811), body mass index (27.93 ± 5.76), and conicity index (1.25 ± 0.12) were found to be significantly higher in females. Correlation showed significant positive associations of body mass index (p < 0.01) and waist circumference (p < 0.01) with blood pressure in both males and females. Odds ratios showed strong association of hypertension (both SBP and DBP) with adiposity indices as measured by body mass index, waist circumference and conicity index. Adiposity markers such as BMI, WC and CI could be effective predictors of ...

International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health

International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 2012

The objective of this work is to utilize skinfold thicknesses taken at various sites as indicator... more The objective of this work is to utilize skinfold thicknesses taken at various sites as indicators to infer the nutritional status of undernourished tribal males of India and to find the best prognosticator skin fold for assessing under nutrition. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1435 adult males of India categorized on the basis of nutritional status (undernourished and normal), and age groups. Anthropometric measurements were taken on all subjects and adiposity indices were derived. Binomial logistic models were used to determine the odds for being underweight through each skinfold thickness when others were held constant. Nutritional status assessed was by body mass index (BMI) and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) in association with various skinfold thicknesses showed higher odds for being underweight (1.54 and 1.42, respectively) when triceps skinfold was used as a predictor for controlling other skinfolds. In conclusion triceps skin fold thickness was followed by chest, calf posterior and subscapular skinfolds determined sub-nutritional status of the Indian undernourished population competently validating the role of simple-easy to take and non-invasive skinfold measurements in evaluation of nutritional status.

Diabetes Research - Open Journal, 2016

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become a major health issue all over the world. Lifestyle ... more Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become a major health issue all over the world. Lifestyle factors may affect the health of the patients with diabetes directly or indirectly. Family history of diabetes was given importance in various studies of this aspect of metabolic syndrome. Aim: The present study was conducted to find out the effect of lifestyle indicators and family history of diabetes among the diabetic Muslim population of Manipur. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional method was used for the study in which individuals of both sexes in the age group from 20-45 years. The respondents were taken from two districts in Manipur. Information was gathered by using a structured proforma. Results: Chi-square test showed significant p-values for stress level, family history, physical activity and Quality of Life (QoL) of the participants. All these lifestyle indicators including breakfast habit and family history of diabetes were found to be significant except quality of life on multinomial logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: Lifestyle had greatly influenced on the life of the diabetic Muslim people of Manipur in which it needed to give more awareness to them.

Collegium Antropologicum, Dec 1, 2009

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of pulmonary tuberculosis on the body f... more The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of pulmonary tuberculosis on the body fat distribution pattern and the sensitivity of different skinfold sites with disease and treatment among the adult tribals of Manipur, Northeast India. A total of four anthropometric measurements and skinfold thickness at five different sites were taken for the study. The indices of adiposity like body mass index, waist hip ratio and grand mean thickness were computed. The cross sectional sample included tuberculosis (TB) patients (n=167) at different stages of treatment and healthy non patients as controls (n=80). The subjects ranged in age from 20-40 years. Wasting of muscle mass and decrease in fat mass because of chronic disease (TB) and overall improvement in these components along with redistribution of fat with TB treatment was observed.

The Open Social Science Journal, 2010

The cross-sectional sample included 167 adult males and 153 adult females in the age group (20-40... more The cross-sectional sample included 167 adult males and 153 adult females in the age group (20-40) yrs who were diagnosed and confirmed cases of tuberculosis. The data was collected from August 2000 to July 2001 from different TB centers in Manipur, Northeast India. The socioeconomic and cultural factors were assessed from the living conditions, literacy status, annual per capita income, occupation, marital status, age at marriage and BCG vaccination status. Female patients were found to have significantly lower level of socioeconomic status as judged from education level, occupations or living condition as compared to their male counterparts. Female patients were also found to marry at a very young age and they were also found to take their TB medicines regularly than their counterpart males.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential for common genetic and environmenta... more The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential for common genetic and environmental influences on adiposity measures in Aggarwal Baniya families with adolescent children. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 309 Aggarwal Baniya families, including 1539 individuals (271 fathers, 307 mothers, 967 children of both sexes) in New Delhi, India. Anthropometric measurements were measured and various obesity indices were calculated. The prevalence of obesity in this community was high (BMI: fathers, 26.1 kg/m 2 ; mothers, 29.4 kg/m 2 ; sons, 16.9-22.4 kg/m 2 ; and daughters, 16.3-24.5 kg/m 2). Correlation and Heritability was estimated. Most sibling-sibling correlations were larger than the parent-offspring correlations, and all parent-offspring and sibling-sibling correlations were larger than the corresponding spouse correlation except for weight and waist circumference. For the obesity phenotypes, hip circumference and waist hip ratio (WHR) had the highest heritability of 82%, followed by waist height ratio (WHtR, 52%), body mass index (BMI, 49%), weight (46%), waist circumference (45%), and grand mean thickness (GMT, 35%). There is familial aggregation for obesity, as well as gender differences in familial correlations of obesity in children with daughters being more likely than sons to be affected by parental obesity.

The aim of the present study was to analyze temporal trends in general obesity and regional obesi... more The aim of the present study was to analyze temporal trends in general obesity and regional obesity from 1978 to 2010 according to various obesity markers. Data was obtained from four cross-sectional studies of diverse ethnic and geographic milieus conducted independently. Data was analyzed to derive mean and standard deviation of the subjects in two age group 18-19 years and 20-45 years for various obesity markers like body mass index (BMI), grand mean thickness (GMT), waist-hip ratio (WHR) and waist height ratio (WHtR). Student t-test was used to reveal the significance of the change in various parameters over time. From 1978 to 2010, BMI increased significantly among the North Indian females and, indeed, at an alarming magnitude in both age groups in the latest population. This trend was similar for almost all obesity markers regardless of age. The drop across these trend lines over time can be attributed to subtle differences in socioeconomic status, ethnic disparities, rural-ur...

Indian journal of physical anthropology and human genetics

The present study is based on a cross-sectional sample of 120 adult females in the age range 21-5... more The present study is based on a cross-sectional sample of 120 adult females in the age range 21-50 years from urban Delhi. All the subjects belonged to Punjabi Khatris and Aroras. Various anthropometric measurements were used to understand the general and regional obesity of the subjects. They were also assessed for various reproductive, socio-demographic factors and life-style indicators. Results show that with an increase in BMI, the central fat also increased. Early age at menarche and parity were found to be strong predictor of both general and central obesity. Duration of menstrual cycle of more than 29 days was found to increase the risk of becoming obese by 10 times. Increase in parity enhanced the chance of being centrally obese by 19.81 times and that of being obese by 2.57 times. Number of meals per day, non vegetarian diet, sedentary life style, self reported health status, educational level and employment status were found to be associated with overweight/obesity and cen...

Blood pressure is a crucial measure to evaluate the peril of coronary heart disease. The aim of t... more Blood pressure is a crucial measure to evaluate the peril of coronary heart disease. The aim of this study was to validate BIOPAC as an instrument to measure blood pressure. Blood pressure was measured on 30 subjects aged 20-30 years with auscultatory technique using both mercury sphygmomanometer and BIOPAC. Software Acqknowledge version 3.7.1 was used to evaluate the graphs of the subjects acquired through BIOPAC. Data was expressed in means and standard deviation. Paired sample t-test was used to compare the means. Coefficient of correlation was taken to find the association between the measurements taken by both devices. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17.0. The association between the systolic blood pressure obtained by both mercury sphygmomanometer and BIOPAC was 0.95(p<0.001) and for diastolic blood pressure the correlation was 0.98 (p<0.001). This study ascertained that BIOPAC can be used as an instrument to measure blood pressure. BIOPAC as a device to me...

Collegium antropologicum, 2004

The study was conducted on Punjabi Arora girls (n = 159) and their mothers to see the phenomenon ... more The study was conducted on Punjabi Arora girls (n = 159) and their mothers to see the phenomenon of secular trend in stature and age at menarche. An increase in stature and decrease in age at menarche was reported when the data of daughters was compared with that of their mothers thereby indicating secular trend in these two parameters. Better living conditions, improved nutrition and medical facilities, changes in environmental and socio-economic factors may account for increase in stature and early biological maturation.

Ethnicity & disease, 2014

To evaluate the association between blood sugar level and obesity, and the interplay of socioecon... more To evaluate the association between blood sugar level and obesity, and the interplay of socioeconomic change, and to investigate the efficacy of different obesity indices and age in predicting diabetes. Cross-sectional study was carried out among 603 adult Tangkhul Nagas of NE India. Anthropometric measurements, random blood sugar level, general and regional obesity indices were evaluated along with their information on socioeconomic and lifestyle factors. Socioeconomic change observed among the Tangkhuls influence the rise of overweight/obesity and blood sugar level. Obesity and elevated blood sugar level were highly prevalent and interrelated. Diabetes and obesity were also found to be associated with age. Central obesity indices were highly associated with blood sugar level. Odds ratio showed the likelihood of developing prediabetes/diabetes among centrally obese participants. Correlation between blood sugar level, age and obesity indices showed that waist hip ratio had the highe...