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Comparative study of cardio respiratory fitness, Body mass index (BMI), Waist to Hip ratio(W/H ) in female medical students amongst two ethnic groups

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  • Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research

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  • 2015

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Background: Due to dietary life style changes, physical inactivity prevalence of obesity and chronic non communicable diseases is increasing . Even though adult population suffers from cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hypertension etc. it’s roots are seen in the childhood and adolescent age. It is observed that medical students have poor fitness levels than students from non-health related disciplines. So in present study Status of obesity and cardio respiratory fitness is studied in Indian and Malaysian female medical students . Methods: For present study 62 female Indian and 45 Female Malaysian medical students were studied randomly. Physical fitness parameters : Body mass Index (BMI), waist circumference ,Waist to hip (W/H ) ratio, cardiorespiratory fitness were studied by standard method. Students were divided into four groups depending upon BMI values. Physical fitness parameters were compared between Indian and Malaysian female medical students. Results: Indian female medical students were having more body weight , BMI and abdominal fat deposition . Indian female medical student Cardio respiratory fitness was on lower side compared to Malaysian students. While in Malaysian students obesity was not a problem but cardio respiratory fitness is on lower side compared to standard ratings. This could be because more sedentary habits as the students have to study for prolonged periods to compete the syllabus. Conclusion: Percentage of obesity is more in Indian female medical students and cardio respiratory fitness is low compared with Malaysian students. .So there is need for Physical education and training for the medical students .
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