Age and sex variations in adiposity and central fat distribution among elderly Bengalee Hindus of Calcutta, India

Ghosh, Arnab; Bose, Kaushık; Chaudhuri, Amala

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“…The mean BMI of the adult Kora Mudis was significantly lower than BMIs reported among various nontribal ethnic groups of India (Ghosh et al, 2001(Ghosh et al, , 2004Griffiths and Bentley, 2001;Mahajan and Bermingham, 2004;Yadav et al, 2004). The economic and health burden of high frequencies of adult undernutrition have been well documented (Ferro-Luzzi et al, 1992;Campbell and Ulijaszek, 1994;James et al, 1994;Naidu and Rao, 1994;Khongsdier, 2005).…”

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High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

Bose

Ganguly

Mamtaz

et al. 2006

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A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the anthropometric profile and nutritional status of adult Kora Mudis, a tribal population of Bankura District, West Bengal, India, based on their body mass index (BMI). A total of 500 adult (18.0 < age ≤ 65.0 years) Kora Mudis from two villages (Phulberia and Siromonipur, approximately 160 km from Kolkata) were studied. Anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, circumferences, and skinfolds, were measured using standard protocols. BMI was calculated and utilized as a measure of nutritional status. The extent of undernutrition (BMI < 18.5) was found to be very high (52.2%). The frequency of undernutrition was higher in women (56.4%) than men (48.0%), although this difference was not statistically significant. Using the World Health Organization criterion, the prevalence of undernutrition is classified as 'very high'. In order to fully understand the causes and consequences of adult undernutrition, further research is needed not only among this ethnic group but also on the other tribal populations of India.

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High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

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Ganguly

Mamtaz

et al. 2006

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“…Changes in body composition occur with increasing age, but these changes are also affected by a number of other factors, including physical activity, menopausal status, nutritional status, and medical history (1)(2)(3). Typical changes in body composition with age include decreases in fat-free mass, an increase in overall adiposity, and an accumulation of adipose tissue (AT) at the middle body (3,4).…”

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“…In India, a number of studies have examined the impact of biosocial factors on body composition trends among older adults in urban settings (4)(5)(6)(7). However, to date, there has been no study of the rural elderly with regard to anthropometric, body composition, and blood pressure characteristics.…”

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Anthropometric, Body Composition, and Blood Pressure Measures Among Rural Elderly Adults of Asian Indian Origin: The Santiniketan Aging Study

Ghosh

Bala

2011

Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

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The number of older adults is increasing in industrialized and in developing countries. The present community-based cross sectional work was undertaken to study the anthropometric, body composition, and blood pressure characteristics of rural-dwelling elderly adults of Asian Indian origin. A total of 300 individuals (Male = 157 and Female = 143) from the Bolpur-Sriniketan area of West Bengal, India, took part in the study. Participants were divided into four age-groups: Group I, 55-59 years (Male:Female = 55:61); Group II, 60-64 years (Male:Female = 41:33); Group III, 65-69 years (Male:Female = 27:21); Group IV, 70 years and older (Male:Female = 34:28). Anthropometric measures were taken using standard techniques. Body mass index, waist-hip ratio, and the sum of four skin folds were subsequently computed. Body composition measures, namely percentage of body fat, fat mass, fat free mass, arm muscle circumference, arm muscle area, and arm fat area, were calculated accordingly. Left-arm systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressures (DBP) were also measured, and mean arterial pressure was subsequently calculated. Overall observations in the study population indicate a predominance of body weights below the normal body mass index of 25 kg/m(2). More than half the subjects reported the lack of adequate sanitation facilities and education levels were generally low. Rates of smoking (65.6%) and habitual consumption of alcohol (38.9%) were high in male participants. Upon comparison across the four age groups, results revealed decreases in percent body fat, fat mass, and mid upper arm muscle circumference for Groups III and IV versus Group I for men and for Group IV versus I for women. The overall trend for both SBP and DBP was for small increases with age in men in contrast to slight decreases with age in women. Our findings of generally low body weights, detrimental age-related changes in body composition, and a number of other health-related concerns highlight the high level of nutritional risk in rural dwelling older adults of Asian Indian Origin. Clinicians conducting assessments in this population need to take these measures into account in order to fully account for potential health risks.

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“…All individuals were urban dwellers belonging to the Bengalee Hindu population. Bengalee Hindu population is a distinct ethnic group (Ghosh et al, 2001). Ethnicity of the subjects was verified based on the answer to a specific question used in the questionnaire.…”

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Adiposity measures and their relationship with metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease in Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India

Ghosh

Bose

Chakravarti

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations of generalized and central adiposity with established metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) among Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India. A cross-sectional study of 212 Bengalee Hindu men resident in Kolkata, India, was undertaken utilizing four measures of adiposity: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), and conicity index (CI). Total cholesterol (TC), high density (HDL-C), low density (LDL-C) and very low density (VLDL-C) cholesterol lipoproteins, fasting blood glucose (FBG) and fasting triglyceride (FTG) levels were recorded. Results revealed that BMI did not have significant correlation with any of the metabolic variables. The Pearson correlation coefficients (r) of the central adiposity measures (WC, WHR and CI) were similar. WC, WHR and CI were significantly correlated (except WC and TC) with TC, VLDL-C, FBG and FTG. However, HDL-C and LDL-C did not show significant correlation with WC, WHR and CI. Regression analyses revealed that WC, WHR and CI had significant impact on TC, VLDL-C, FBG and FTG. All three measures of central adiposity had similar effect. This significant effect remained essentially the same even after controlling for BMI. In conclusion, the present investigation revealed that among Bengalee Hindu men, any one of these three measures (WC, WHR and CI) can be used in cross-sectional epidemiological studies dealing with the relationship of central adiposity and metabolic risk factors for CHD.

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Age and sex variations in adiposity and central fat distribution among elderly Bengalee Hindus of Calcutta, India

Abstract: The present investigation revealed that there is a significant inverse age trend in adiposity among urban elderly Bengalee Hindus. Moreover, there existed sex differences in the effect of age on various anthropometric measures.

Cited by 17 publications

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High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

Anthropometric, Body Composition, and Blood Pressure Measures Among Rural Elderly Adults of Asian Indian Origin: The Santiniketan Aging Study

Adiposity measures and their relationship with metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease in Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India

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