Sharda Sidhu
Biographic Data
| ID | 3805760 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharda Sidhu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharda |
| FAMILY NAME | Sidhu |
| SIGNATURE | SIDHU S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Guru Nanak Dev University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1988 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Obesity among Breast and Esophagus Cancer Patients of Amritsar District, Punjab
Obesity has been considered one of the most important known preventable causes of cancer. Most of the studies, on the association between obesity and risk of cancer have been reported from the well-developed countries, with limited data on association of obesity with cancer available from India. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight/obesity in female breast cancer and esophageal cancer pa…
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Preschool Children of Amritsar, Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in preschool children of Amritsar. A total of 1,745 children (875 boys and 870 girls) ranging in age from 2 to 5 years were measured for height and weight, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Overweight and obesity were assessed using international criteria of BMI. The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 6.42% and 2.00%, respective…
Association of Obesity Indices with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease
India is the diabetes capital of the world. Asian Indians have an increased predilection not only to diabetes but also to coronary artery disease (CAD). Obesity is an independent risk factor for the development of diabetes and CAD. Body mass index (BMI), waist/hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC) and percent body fat (%BF) are the various variables used to measure obesity. The present study was attempted to clarify whether these obesity meas…
Prevalence of Obesity in Working Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar District, Punjab
For the present cross-sectional study, 595 women (330 premenopausal and 265 postmenopausal) subjects were selected by personal interview. A questionnaire was filled to know the required reproductive history of the subject. Obesity was assessed according to Body Mass Index, Waist-Circumference and Waist-Hip-Ratio. The prevalence of obesity was found more in postmenopausal women as compared to premenopausal women according to Body Mass Index, Waist…
Prevalence of Anaemia in Bazigar (Ex-nomadic Tribe) Preschool Children of Punjab
A study on the prevalence of anaemia was conducted among the Bazigar preschool children of Amritsar, Ludhiana, Moga and Patiala districts of Punjab. Blood sample was collected from 1200 children ranging in age from 1+ to 5+ years, and haemoglobin was estimated by cyanmethaemoglobin method. Anaemia was diagnosed when haemoglobin was less than 11 g/dl. The study revealed an overall prevalence of anaemia as 90.50%. The frequency of anaemia was maxim…
Overweight and obesity in affluent school children of Punjab
In the present cross-sectional study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school-going children of the affluent families of Punjab. A total of 1000 children (490 boys and 510 girls) were measured for height and weight. Overweight and obesity were assessed using age and sex-specific body mass index (BMI) cut-off points. In the present study, 12.24% boys and 14.31% girls were overweight, and 5.92% boys and…
Prevalence of Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls of Scheduled Caste Community of Punjab
Two hundred sixty-five adolescent girls (age 11+ to 15+) of Scheduled Caste community of Amritsarwere the subjects of study. The study showed that only 29.43% girls were normal and 70.57% were affected withvarious grades of anaemic condition, 30.57% girls being mildly anaemic and 27.17% moderately anaemic while12.83% suffered from severe anaemia. Severe anaemia had its wrath in age group 15
Variation in Blood Pressure Among School Children of Amritsar (Punjab)
The patterns of blood pressure among 1000 school children (540 boys and 460 girls) in the age group 6 to 14years of Amritsar district of Punjab were studied cross-sectionally. Three readings of blood pressure were recorded for eachsubject. The mean values of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure increase with age in both sexes. There wasno significant difference in blood pressure of the two sexes at all age groups except for systol…
Growth Pattern of Affluent School Children of Amritsar
The present study is an attempt to investigate the growth pattern of affluent school children ofAmritsar (Punjab). Cross-sectional data based on six anthropometric measurements (weight, height, upper armcircumference, triceps skin fold, subscapular skinfold, supera iliac skinfold) was collected from 500 girls and 582 boysaged 6 to 15 years attending convent and public schools. It has been observed from the present study that there isincrease in a…
Age at Menopause in Educated Women of Amritsar (Punjab)
In the present study, an attempt has been made to determine median age at menopause and frequency of various related clinical symptoms among educated women of Amritsar district of Punjab. The data for this crosssectional study were collected at random from 539 women aged 40-50 years. In-depth interviews were conducted among Amritsar women for collecting information about menopause and symptoms associated with it. 256 women 47.50%) of the study po…
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among urban and rural adult females of Punjab
The prevalence of overweight and obesity was assessed during a community based epidemiological survey on a randomized sample of 1700 (900 urban and 800 rural) adult Punjabi females in the age group from 20-45 years. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI). The observations sh…
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among the College-going Girls of Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 500 college-going girls of Amritsar district of Punjab. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI). The observations reveal that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Punja…
Genetic Analysis of Blood Pressure and Anthropometric Measures Among North Indian Twins
Twin investigation has played a major role in the history of human genetics. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken on 50 pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic (8 monozygotic and 42 dizygotic) aged 7-67 years in Amritsar district in Punjab. Results from twin studies indicate that all the means of height, weight, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference, hip circumference, upper arm circumference, pulse pressur…
Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups and Rh(D) Factor Among the Scheduled Caste Population of Punjab
The distribution of ABO blood groups and Rh(D) factor has been studied among the four endogamous groups (Balmiki, Dhanak, Ravidasia and Ramdasia) of Scheduled Caste population of Punjab. The percentage frequencies of O, A, B and AB groups in the combined data were found to be 31.22, 21.91, 37.57 and 9.30, respectively. The Rh negative incidence was recorded as 2.70%. The distribution of these blood genetic markers is well within the ranges observ…
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adult Urban Females of Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and in 1,000 adult urban females of Punjab. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, the height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of BMI. The observation reveal that the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity in the present sample is 20.0 and 25.3% perce…
Age at Menarche Among Scheduled Caste Girls of Punjab
The purpose of the present investigation is to report median age at menarche among the Scheduled Caste population of Punjab. Cross-sectional data on 500 Sikh and 500 Hindu Harijan girls of Amritsar district of Punjab were collected during the year 1996-97. The information on age at menarche was obtained using status quo method. The probit analysis of the status quo data yielded median age at menarche as 11.88 and 12.23 years among Sikh and Hindu …
Prevalence of Obesity Among Female Children of Amritsar in Punjab with Convenient Indicators
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of obesity among the female children of Amritsar district in Punjab. Data on height, weight and triceps skinfold measurements were collected from 500 school going female children, ranging in age from 6-11 years. Body mass index, relative body mass index, relative weight and triceps skinfold were compared as indicators of obesity
Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups Among the Balmiki and Khatik Harijans of Punjab
Two hundred Balmiki Harijans and 210 Khatik Harijans of the Punjab Stale (India) were examined for the ABO blood group types. The frequencies of the O.A.B and AB were, respectively, found to be 32.5, 20.0. 35 0 and 12.5 per cent m the Balmiki Harijans and 28.57, 23.81, 38.09 and 9 32 per cent observed in the Khatik Harijans
Blood Pressure and Body Composition in Adult Bania Females of Punjab
In 120 females of Punjab, aged 20 to 45 years, the relationship among blood pressure, total body fat diet was studied. The highly significant correlations were observed between blood pressure and total body fat but no significant correlation existed between fat free mass and any measure of blood pressure
Age changes in weight, body fat and fat free mass among the adult Scheduled caste females of Punjab
Pregnancy wastage in scheduled caste women of Punjab
The present report is an attempt to secure adequate data about pregnancy wastage in scheduled caste women of Punjab who do not use any family limiting method. Analysis of reproductive histories of 922 Scheduled Caste women reveals that in the maternal age group 25-29 years, the mothers experienced the least number of abortions and still births. However, beyond this the risk of pregnancy wastage increases with age
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among urban and rural adult females of Punjab
The prevalence of overweight and obesity was assessed during a community based epidemiological survey on a randomized sample of 1700 (900 urban and 800 rural) adult Punjabi females in the age group from 20-45 years. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI). The observations sh…
Genetic Analysis of Blood Pressure and Anthropometric Measures Among North Indian Twins
Twin investigation has played a major role in the history of human genetics. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken on 50 pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic (8 monozygotic and 42 dizygotic) aged 7-67 years in Amritsar district in Punjab. Results from twin studies indicate that all the means of height, weight, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference, hip circumference, upper arm circumference, pulse pressur…
Age changes in weight, body fat and fat free mass among the adult Scheduled caste females of Punjab
Pregnancy wastage in scheduled caste women of Punjab
The present report is an attempt to secure adequate data about pregnancy wastage in scheduled caste women of Punjab who do not use any family limiting method. Analysis of reproductive histories of 922 Scheduled Caste women reveals that in the maternal age group 25-29 years, the mothers experienced the least number of abortions and still births. However, beyond this the risk of pregnancy wastage increases with age
Blood Pressure and Body Composition in Adult Bania Females of Punjab
In 120 females of Punjab, aged 20 to 45 years, the relationship among blood pressure, total body fat diet was studied. The highly significant correlations were observed between blood pressure and total body fat but no significant correlation existed between fat free mass and any measure of blood pressure
Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups Among the Balmiki and Khatik Harijans of Punjab
Two hundred Balmiki Harijans and 210 Khatik Harijans of the Punjab Stale (India) were examined for the ABO blood group types. The frequencies of the O.A.B and AB were, respectively, found to be 32.5, 20.0. 35 0 and 12.5 per cent m the Balmiki Harijans and 28.57, 23.81, 38.09 and 9 32 per cent observed in the Khatik Harijans
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adult Urban Females of Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and in 1,000 adult urban females of Punjab. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, the height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of BMI. The observation reveal that the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity in the present sample is 20.0 and 25.3% perce…
Age at Menarche Among Scheduled Caste Girls of Punjab
The purpose of the present investigation is to report median age at menarche among the Scheduled Caste population of Punjab. Cross-sectional data on 500 Sikh and 500 Hindu Harijan girls of Amritsar district of Punjab were collected during the year 1996-97. The information on age at menarche was obtained using status quo method. The probit analysis of the status quo data yielded median age at menarche as 11.88 and 12.23 years among Sikh and Hindu …
Prevalence of Obesity Among Female Children of Amritsar in Punjab with Convenient Indicators
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of obesity among the female children of Amritsar district in Punjab. Data on height, weight and triceps skinfold measurements were collected from 500 school going female children, ranging in age from 6-11 years. Body mass index, relative body mass index, relative weight and triceps skinfold were compared as indicators of obesity
Distribution of the ABO Blood Groups and Rh(D) Factor Among the Scheduled Caste Population of Punjab
The distribution of ABO blood groups and Rh(D) factor has been studied among the four endogamous groups (Balmiki, Dhanak, Ravidasia and Ramdasia) of Scheduled Caste population of Punjab. The percentage frequencies of O, A, B and AB groups in the combined data were found to be 31.22, 21.91, 37.57 and 9.30, respectively. The Rh negative incidence was recorded as 2.70%. The distribution of these blood genetic markers is well within the ranges observ…
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among the College-going Girls of Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 500 college-going girls of Amritsar district of Punjab. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI). The observations reveal that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Punja…
Genetic Analysis of Blood Pressure and Anthropometric Measures Among North Indian Twins
Twin investigation has played a major role in the history of human genetics. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken on 50 pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic (8 monozygotic and 42 dizygotic) aged 7-67 years in Amritsar district in Punjab. Results from twin studies indicate that all the means of height, weight, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, waist circumference, hip circumference, upper arm circumference, pulse pressur…
Prevalence of Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls of Scheduled Caste Community of Punjab
Two hundred sixty-five adolescent girls (age 11+ to 15+) of Scheduled Caste community of Amritsarwere the subjects of study. The study showed that only 29.43% girls were normal and 70.57% were affected withvarious grades of anaemic condition, 30.57% girls being mildly anaemic and 27.17% moderately anaemic while12.83% suffered from severe anaemia. Severe anaemia had its wrath in age group 15
Variation in Blood Pressure Among School Children of Amritsar (Punjab)
The patterns of blood pressure among 1000 school children (540 boys and 460 girls) in the age group 6 to 14years of Amritsar district of Punjab were studied cross-sectionally. Three readings of blood pressure were recorded for eachsubject. The mean values of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure increase with age in both sexes. There wasno significant difference in blood pressure of the two sexes at all age groups except for systol…
Growth Pattern of Affluent School Children of Amritsar
The present study is an attempt to investigate the growth pattern of affluent school children ofAmritsar (Punjab). Cross-sectional data based on six anthropometric measurements (weight, height, upper armcircumference, triceps skin fold, subscapular skinfold, supera iliac skinfold) was collected from 500 girls and 582 boysaged 6 to 15 years attending convent and public schools. It has been observed from the present study that there isincrease in a…
Age at Menopause in Educated Women of Amritsar (Punjab)
In the present study, an attempt has been made to determine median age at menopause and frequency of various related clinical symptoms among educated women of Amritsar district of Punjab. The data for this crosssectional study were collected at random from 539 women aged 40-50 years. In-depth interviews were conducted among Amritsar women for collecting information about menopause and symptoms associated with it. 256 women 47.50%) of the study po…
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among urban and rural adult females of Punjab
The prevalence of overweight and obesity was assessed during a community based epidemiological survey on a randomized sample of 1700 (900 urban and 800 rural) adult Punjabi females in the age group from 20-45 years. For the assessment of overweight and obesity, height and weight measurements were taken on each subject. The prevalence rate of malnutrition was calculated according to the critical limits of body mass index (BMI). The observations sh…
Overweight and obesity in affluent school children of Punjab
In the present cross-sectional study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school-going children of the affluent families of Punjab. A total of 1000 children (490 boys and 510 girls) were measured for height and weight. Overweight and obesity were assessed using age and sex-specific body mass index (BMI) cut-off points. In the present study, 12.24% boys and 14.31% girls were overweight, and 5.92% boys and…
Prevalence of Anaemia in Bazigar (Ex-nomadic Tribe) Preschool Children of Punjab
A study on the prevalence of anaemia was conducted among the Bazigar preschool children of Amritsar, Ludhiana, Moga and Patiala districts of Punjab. Blood sample was collected from 1200 children ranging in age from 1+ to 5+ years, and haemoglobin was estimated by cyanmethaemoglobin method. Anaemia was diagnosed when haemoglobin was less than 11 g/dl. The study revealed an overall prevalence of anaemia as 90.50%. The frequency of anaemia was maxim…
Obesity among Breast and Esophagus Cancer Patients of Amritsar District, Punjab
Obesity has been considered one of the most important known preventable causes of cancer. Most of the studies, on the association between obesity and risk of cancer have been reported from the well-developed countries, with limited data on association of obesity with cancer available from India. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight/obesity in female breast cancer and esophageal cancer pa…
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Preschool Children of Amritsar, Punjab
In the present study, an attempt has been made to report the prevalence of overweight and obesity in preschool children of Amritsar. A total of 1,745 children (875 boys and 870 girls) ranging in age from 2 to 5 years were measured for height and weight, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Overweight and obesity were assessed using international criteria of BMI. The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 6.42% and 2.00%, respective…
Association of Obesity Indices with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease
India is the diabetes capital of the world. Asian Indians have an increased predilection not only to diabetes but also to coronary artery disease (CAD). Obesity is an independent risk factor for the development of diabetes and CAD. Body mass index (BMI), waist/hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC) and percent body fat (%BF) are the various variables used to measure obesity. The present study was attempted to clarify whether these obesity meas…
Prevalence of Obesity in Working Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women of Jalandhar District, Punjab
For the present cross-sectional study, 595 women (330 premenopausal and 265 postmenopausal) subjects were selected by personal interview. A questionnaire was filled to know the required reproductive history of the subject. Obesity was assessed according to Body Mass Index, Waist-Circumference and Waist-Hip-Ratio. The prevalence of obesity was found more in postmenopausal women as compared to premenopausal women according to Body Mass Index, Waist…
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