High Prevalence of Obesity and Risk Factors in Urban Asian Indians
Author Information
Author(s): Bhardwaj Swati, Misra Anoop, Misra Ranjita, Goel Kashish, Bhatt Surya Prakash, Rastogi Kavita, Vikram Naval K., Gulati Seema
Primary Institution: National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Diseases Foundation (N-DOC), New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
To assess the prevalence of abdominal obesity including intra-abdominal and subcutaneous adiposity along with other cardiometabolic risk factors in urban Asian Indians living in New Delhi.
Conclusion
There is a high prevalence of obesity and associated cardiovascular risk factors among urban Asian Indians in New Delhi, indicating a need for public health intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall prevalence of obesity was high at 50.1%.
- 68.9% of subjects had abdominal obesity as assessed by waist circumference.
- 69.3% had increased intra-abdominal adipose tissue.
- The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was 45.3%.
Takeaway
Many people in New Delhi are overweight or have too much fat around their bellies, which can lead to health problems.
Methodology
A cross-sectional epidemiological descriptive study was conducted with 459 subjects, measuring various anthropometric and biochemical parameters.
Limitations
Being a cross-sectional study, no cause/effect inferences can be drawn.
Participant Demographics
The study included 459 subjects (217 males and 242 females) from various socio-economic strata in New Delhi.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.00 for increased IAAT in females compared to males
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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