Hemoglobin concentration in relation to body mass index among undergraduate medical students - A cross-sectional institutional study

Ahad, Farhana; Jaan, Iram; Gowhar, Mumtaz

doi:10.5455/njppp.2020.10.05108202006052020

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“…This finding is supported by study done by Khakurel et al, in which mean hemoglobin was 13.4±1.70 g/dL in boys, and 11.7±1.15 g/dL in girls. 16 Similar results were shown in two different studies conducted in India 18,19 . The statistically low mean hemoglobin in females can be attributed to additional blood loss due to menstruation, which is often not compensated by diet alone.…”

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Zaffar¹,

Khan²,

Tanveer³

et al. 2021

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Background: Iron deficiency anemia afflicts masses of all ages, worldwide. The disease tends to be prominent in the adolescence, students being more vulnerable due to their dynamic lifestyle, dietary habits and demanding growth spurt. Use of iron supplements can greatly reduce the burden of disease and associated morbidity. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia and use of iron supplements in MBBS students of CMH Medical College, Lahore. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in CMH Medical College, Lahore. A predesigned questionnaire was used to obtain information regarding use of iron supplements. Afterwards, hemoglobin level was measured using conventional Sahli’s method. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS 25 software. Results with p value < 0.05 were taken as significant. Results: Mean hemoglobin level was found to be 14.3±1.3 g/dL in males and 11.6±1.4 g/dL in females. Prevalence of anemia was found to be 38.7%. Anemia was found to be more prevalent in female students (57.8%) as compared to the male students (14.9%). Difference between prevalence of anemia in hostellites and day scholars was not found to be statistically significant (p = 0.17). Frequency of anemia was observed to be significantly higher in students who did not use oral iron supplements (p=0.03). Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia is more common in female students than male students, of CMH Medical College Lahore. Majority of the anemic students do not take oral iron supplements. There is no difference in the prevalence of anemia among hostellites and day scholars. MeSH words: anemia, hemoglobin, iron supplements

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Zaffar¹,

Khan²,

Tanveer³

et al. 2021

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Influence of Body Mass Index on the Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress among Young Females during Menstrual Cycle

Tauro,

Anilkumar,

Shamlooh

et al. 2023

Biomed. Pharmacol. J.

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Background: Fluctuating levels of biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative damage are observed during different phases of the menstrual cycle. Recent studies suggest an involvement of oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation in the development of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). As obesity increases the risk of PCOS, the present study aims to compare these biomarkers among young females across different Body Mass Index (BMI) groups. Objectives: To determine variations in the concentrations of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) as biomarkers of oxidative stress, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a biomarker of inflammation, and compare among normal and obese young females during the phases of menstrual cycle. Methods:The study included 37 females (20 normal and 17 obese) aged 18 – 22 years. Serum analysis for hs-CRP, MDA, and TAC were performed. Paired and Independent sample T-tests were appropriately used comparing the parameters between early follicular (EFP) and mid-luteal phase (MLP) among the normal and obese subjects. Results: Significant differences were seen in the concentrations of hs-CRP, MDA, and TAC during EFP and MLP of the menstrual cycle among the normal and obese females. An elevated concentration of hs-CRP and MDA, and reduced TAC were observed in the obese compared to normal throughout the menstrual cycle. More than 82.5% of obese subjects having the hs-CRP above normal is alarming, increasing their risk of future CVD and PCOS. Conclusion: Our findings warrant clinical evaluation with prevention strategies for our obese young females. Also, the findings recommend future elaborate research including various biological parameters connected to inflammation and oxidative stress, resolving the etiology of hormonal disorders causing reproductive issues like PCOS in women.

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Hemoglobin concentration in relation to body mass index among undergraduate medical students - A cross-sectional institutional study

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Influence of Body Mass Index on the Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress among Young Females during Menstrual Cycle

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