2001
DOI: 10.1080/03014460010025167
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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.

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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).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 48%
“…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).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 48%
“…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).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…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.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…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.…”
Section: Study Populationmentioning
confidence: 99%