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The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 Punjabi subjects (200 females and 200 male... more The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 Punjabi subjects (200 females and 200 males) of 20-25 years of age to assess the principal components of physique of young adults. Height, weight, circumferences of the waist and hip, skinfolds of the biceps, triceps and subscapular, bi-acromial diameter and bi-iliocristal diameter were the anthropometric measurements taken on each subject. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was also measured for each individual. Principal component analysis was applied on 12 variables to extract the components of physique. The principal component analysis extracted 5 major components of physique in adults of Punjab and these factors explained 74.20% and 80% variance in females and males respectively. Factor 1 in both sexes had high loading of adiposity. Factor 2 in females was representing masculinity, whereas factor 2 in males represented obesity or bulkiness like traits. Factor 3 in females was reflecting android (abdominal) body fat, whereas in males it had shown characteristics of masculinity related traits. Factor 4 in females had indicated a high load score of blood pressure characteristics, whereas in males it represented android (abdominal) body fat. The factor 5 was showing the high load score of blood pressure in the males.

Hypertension and obesity are the leading causes of deaths in the twenty first century. Life style... more Hypertension and obesity are the leading causes of deaths in the twenty first century. Life style and rapid urbanization has greatly impacted the working of cardiovascular system. Present cross-sectional study has been conducted on 300 rural females residing in different areas of Punjab (Amritsar, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Mukatsar, Bathinda, Patiala, Ludhiana) ranging in age from 50 to 80 years and were examined anthropometrically for gross body measurements (height and weight), waist circumference and hip circumference. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured using sphygmomanometer. The mean values for Height (cm), Body Weight (Kg), Waist Circumference, Hip circumference, BMI and WHR for the subjects were 154.28 ± 6.28 cm, 60.72 ± 12.45 kg, 88.87±11.4 cm, 89.05 ± 11.08 cm, 25.46 ± 4.7kg/m2, 0.99 ± 0.03, whereas Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg), were 132.49 ± 16.67mmHg , 86.39 ± 10.48 mm Hg, respectively. It has been found that 28.66% women fall under normal range of BMI, 3.33% women were in lower than normal range and 50.33% were under the grade-1-overweight, 17% under the grade-2-overweight and 0.66% under the grade-3-overweight, categories. In all, 52.99% women have WHR values < 1 and 47% women have WHR values ≥ to 1, elucidating that they are at higher risk for adverse health consequences such as hypertension, CVD etc. Women showing normal range of SBP and DBP are 41.33% and 43%, respectively. Approximately 53% women have systolic blood pressure and 45% have diastolic blood pressure values under various grades of hypertension.

Constant exposure of human body to any kind of work or profession brings remarkable changes in th... more Constant exposure of human body to any kind of work or profession brings remarkable changes in the body morphology and its physiology either in positive or negative outcomes. Present study has been conducted on a total of 200 adult male carpenters ranging in age from 30-40 years belonging to the different urban and rural areas of Punjab state. They were measured anthropometrically for gross body measurements, skinfolds, circumferences, segmental lengths and body breadths following the standardized techniques of Lohman et al.1988. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was also recorded for each subject. Findings of the study indicate that carpenters show balanced type of somatotyping i.e. endo-mesoporphic type. Remarkable proportional development has been observed in the hand breadth and forearm length. Upper region of body carries more adipose tissue mass in comparison to the lower region and more development of muscle mass. Majority of the carpenters are found to be under normal grades of body mass index, waist hip ratio, blood pressure values and thus run the lower risk of developing CHDs and CVDs

ABSTRACT: Constant exposure of human body to any kind of work or profession brings remarkable cha... more ABSTRACT:
Constant exposure of human body to any kind of work or profession brings remarkable
changes in the body morphology and its physiology either in positive or negative outcomes.
Present study has been conducted on a total of 200 adult male carpenters ranging in age from
30-40 years belonging to the different urban and rural areas of Punjab state. They were
measured anthropometrically for gross body measurements, skinfolds, circumferences,
segmental lengths and body breadths following the standardized techniques of Lohman et
al.1988. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure was also recorded for each subject. Findings of
the study indicate that carpenters show balanced type of somatotyping i.e. endo-mesoporphic
type. Remarkable proportional development has been observed in the hand breadth and
forearm length. Upper region of body carries more adipose tissue mass in comparison to the
lower region and more development of muscle mass. Majority of the carpenters are found to
be under normal grades of body mass index, waist hip ratio, blood pressure values and thus
run the lower risk of developing CHDs and CVDs.
Key words: Carpenters, Occupation, Anthropometry, Heal

ABSTRACT Hypertension and obesity are the leading causes of deaths in the twenty first century. L... more ABSTRACT
Hypertension and obesity are the leading causes of deaths in the twenty first century. Life style
and rapid urbanization has greatly impacted the working of cardiovascular system. Present
cross-sectional study has been conducted on 300 rural females residing in different areas of
Punjab (Amritsar, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Mukatsar, Bathinda, Patiala, Ludhiana) ranging
in age from 50 to 80 years and were examined anthropometrically for gross body measurements
(height and weight), waist circumference and hip circumference. Systolic and diastolic blood
pressure was measured using sphygmomanometer. The mean values for Height (cm), Body
Weight (Kg), Waist Circumference, Hip circumference, BMI and WHR for the subjects were
154.28 ± 6.28 cm, 60.72 ± 12.45 kg, 88.87±11.4 cm, 89.05 ± 11.08 cm, 25.46 ± 4.7kg/m2
, 0.99 ±
0.03, whereas Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg), were 132.49 ± 16.67mmHg ,
86.39 ± 10.48 mm Hg, respectively. It has been found that 28.66% women fall under normal
range of BMI, 3.33% women were in lower than normal range and 50.33% were under the
grade-1-overweight, 17% under the grade-2-overweight and 0.66% under the grade-3-
overweight, categories. In all, 52.99% women have WHR values < 1 and 47% women have WHR
values ≥ to 1, elucidating that they are at higher risk for adverse health consequences such as
hypertension, CVD etc. Women showing normal range of SBP and DBP are 41.33% and 43%,
respectively. Approximately 53% women have systolic blood pressure and 45% have diastolic
blood pressure values under various grades of hypertension.
Key words: Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist- Hip Ratio (WHR), Blood Pressure, Obesity,
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension

Description: A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it in terms of height, weight or ... more Description:
A perfect body is desired by every human being. Be it in terms of height, weight or mass—the increased awakening to stay fit and to be in shape has led to an urge to be familiar with the human anatomy and its measurements.

A compendium of numerous conceptual issues on human body physique, body composition and nutritional status, this book comprehensively discusses various protocols for measuring human body parts. The emphasis is laid on the recommendations made by International Biological Programme (IBP) on Human Adaptability.

In addition, the book effectively reveals subtle differences between those individuals who otherwise look similar through various somatotyping techniques (like Heath and Carter). The book also explains how body measurements determine the growth and development of a child; and factors like chronic illnesses, and obesity in an adult.

Key Features :

Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on the subject

Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of all the concepts

Review questions to test students’ aptitude on the subject

Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, this book is equally beneficial for the physical instructors.

Contents:
Contents
Preface
1. INTRODUCTION
2. BODY MEASUREMENTS
3. BODY PROPORTIONS
4. BODY COMPOSITION
5. HUMAN PHYSIQUE
6. HEATH-CARTER METHOD OF SOMATOTYPING
7. ANTHROPOMETRY AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS
8. GROWTH, MATURATION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
9. APPLICATIONS OF ANTHROPOMETRY
Appendix
References
Bibliography
Index

A cross sectional study on 600 women (300 each belonging to urban and rural areas of Punjab) in t... more A cross sectional study on 600 women (300 each belonging to urban and rural areas of Punjab) in the age range of 50-80 years is conducted with a view to explore the prevalence of overweight and obesity. For assessment of overweight and obesity the height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference are taken on each subject using strandard procedures. The prevalence rates are calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR). Urban women of present study are found to be obese than their rural counterparts. Urban women have registered more waist circumference (96.25 cm) and hip circumference (95.58cm) than rural women , who have these parameters 88.87 cm and 89.05cm respectively. The mean values for BMI and waist hip ratio (WHR) are more for urban women (26.92 Kg/m 2 and 1.007 respectively). According to body mass index (BMI), the prevalence of grade-2overweight and grade -3-overweight is 29. 33%; 1% and 17%;0.66% in urban and rural women, respectively. Similarly the prevalence of central obesity according to waist hip ratio (WHR) cutoffs is 56.66% in urban and 47% in rural women. According to cut offs it is concluded that all women of urban and rural area of Punjab have central obesity.

Key Features :

Solved examples to provide an analytical insight on the subject

Figures and tables to present a lucid picture of all the concepts

Review questions to test students’ aptitude on the subject

Designed primarily for the postgraduate students of Human Biology, Human Genetics, Anthropology, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, this book is equally beneficial for the physical instructors.