Iram Shaifali
India
Review Article
Obesity Indices amongst Diabetics in an Urban Population of Western Nepal
Author(s): Joshi Hari Shanker, Syed Esam Mahmood, Mukesh Chandra Joshi and Iram ShaifaliJoshi Hari Shanker, Syed Esam Mahmood, Mukesh Chandra Joshi and Iram Shaifali
Background: It is estimated that 20% of global burden of Diabetes mellitus resides in South East Asia Region and is likely to triple by 2025. There is a strong correlation between changing lifestyle factors and increase in diabetes. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of diabetes and to determine the cut-off values of anthropometric indices (Body mass index and waist circumference) that best predict diabetes status among adult population of Pokhara, District Kaski, Nepal. Methods: The cross sectional field study involved 425 respondents, aged 20 years and above using simple random sampling technique. A study instrument which included socio-demographic information and physical measurements of height, weight, waist circumference was used to collect data. Chi- square test and odds ratio were used to analyze data. Results: Prevalence of diabetes was significantly highe.. View More»
