Kaushik Bose
Biographic Data
| ID | 72787 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kaushik Bose |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kaushik |
| FAMILY NAME | Bose |
| SIGNATURE | BOSE K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vidyasagar University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2283-4682 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 78 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 78 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Very high prevalence of overweight and obesity among the English Medium school going girl children of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India
According to recent findings, obese and overweight overweight children are highly vulnerable to the problem of obesity in adulthood. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken among 297 girl students from private English medium primary schools, located in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India, to evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as the role of various socio-economic factors. Most of the girls came from affluent soc…
Is Self-Reported Morbidity Associated with Nutritional Status? A Community-Based Study Among Urban Slum Dwelling Adult Males in West Bengal, India
Self-reported morbidity (SRM) is used in public health studies to assess community health profile and awareness. SRM was associated with socioeconomic status more sensitively than objective health measures. However, its usefulness was critically questioned for the plausible bias of subjective social experience. The present study assessed whether anthropometric profile, as objective marker of health, significantly varied according to SRM status am…
Age at Menarche Is Associated With Leg‐Length Components Among the Adolescent Girls in West Bengal, India
BACKGROUND: The relationship between early age at menarche (AAM) and body height (HT), including its different segments has not been extensively studied among non Western populations. Lengths of the lower (distal) part of the leg, such as knee HT (KH) and tibial length (TbL), are considered to be sensitive indicators of living conditions during early growth and development. Life history theory predicts that within a survival challenge the growth …
Prevalence of Undernutrition and its Socio-Demographic Determinants among Rural Bengalee Muslim Preschool Children of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
Despite recent global economic growth, the high prevalence of child undernutrition is an urgent public health issue in low and middle-income countries, including India. Moreover, one-third of infant mortality is associated with undernutrition. The present cross-sectional study aims to report the burden of undernutrition and to explore its association with socio-demographic variables among the Bengalee Muslim preschool children of Bankura district…
Nutritional Assessment Based on Mid-upper Arm Circumference Among Tribal Preschool Children of Three Distinct Ecological Zones of India
Undernutrition among infants and children retards the physical and cognitive growth and increases susceptibility to infections and diseases. Educational attainment and productivity of children get adversely affected by undernutrition, NFHS (2019–2020) and IIPS (2021) found the prevalence of undernutrition indicators to be high among the under-five children of the nation and tribal children to be in a more vulnerable condition. Mean mid-upper arm …
Anthropometric markers and their cut-off point for the prediction of hypertension with lifestyle as a risk factor among Chiru tribe of North East India
It has been concluded that BMI, WC, WHR, and WHtR values can determine hypertension risk in the Chiru population. Age, smoking, physical activity, and salt intake were independent risk factors associated with high blood pressure
Influences of Age, Sex and Raised Body Mass Index on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Tribal Adults of India
Introduction. Rapid life style changes are leading causes of increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks among people in India today. Despite the country’s high ethnic diversity, studies related to physiology and such health risks, particularly among the tribal populations have been limited. Materials and methods. The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,434 tribal participants belonging to six tribes from the two states of West B…
A cross-sectional study of nutritional status among 10–15 years old rural Bengalee adolescents of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Introduction. Adolescence period requires special supervision as these years link the impact of generational and early childhood factors to adult outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines 10-19 years as adolescence period, an important stage of growth and development in the lifespan of an individual. The present study assessed nutritional status among adolescents of two villages of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India. Materials and Me…
Factors affecting stunting among 3–12 years old girls of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Stunting is the impaired growth and development in children caused due to poor nutrition, recurrent infections and lack of psychosocial stimulus. Because stunting affects physical development and inhibits the child from attaining his full cognitive development as an adult, children may never regain the height lost due to stunting. Stunting (Low height-for-age) in infants and young children is a simple, wellknown indicator of undernutrition. The c…
Determinants of time-trends in exclusivity and continuation of breastfeeding in India
Factors associated with low birth weight among tribal and non-tribal population in India
The tribal population (8.6%) is vulnerable to neonatal mortality and morbidity in India. Birth weight is an important decisive factor for most neonatal survival and postnatal development. The present study aims to compare the prevalence and associations of certain socio-economic, demographic, and lifestyle variables with low birth weight (LBW) among tribal and non-tribal populations in India. The present investigation utilized retrospective data …
Mother’s education level is associated with anthropometric failure among 3- to 12-year-old rural children in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Maternal education plays a central role in children’s health and nutrition. Living conditions and socioeconomic status are linked with mother’s education, which in turn determines the health and development of a child. The Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) is a single indicator that reflects overall rate of three conventional indices of undernutrition: underweight, stunting and wasting. The study was undertaken among 621 rural Beng…
A Cross-sectional study on blood pressure and obesity among rural adults of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Background. Obesity is considered a major health problem in both developed and developing coun-tries. Both hypertension and obesity are accountable for the increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and often they occur together. The objective of the present study was to know the prevalence of overall obesity (BMI≥25.0) and hypertension among rural adults. The present study determined the age trend on obesity and hypertension among…
Validating mid-upper arm circumference (Muac) cut off points as an indicator of nutritional status among nine tribal populations of India
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an alternative anthropometric measurement to assess undernutrition but a universally accepted cut-off is yet to be established. The objectives of the present study are to determine whether the proposed sex-specific global cut-offs are suitable across several tribes in India. This cross-sectional study was conducted among nine tribal populations in India (1046 males, 1087 females). Weight, height and MUAC valu…
Ethnic heterogeneity in body composition patterning and CVD risk factors
Tribal subjects of Gujarat had higher CVD risks with significantly higher fat mass and lower muscle mass followed by the tribal subjects of Odisha, and West Bengal respectively. The younger generation are equally at risk as their older counterparts. The CVD risks are developing at a much faster rate resulting in a serious public health threat, even in traditional societies. Body composition measures could be considered as a better non-invasive te…
The use of the Sitting Height Index of Build to determine undernutrition among rural Bengalee preschool children of West Bengal, India
Age Variations and Sexual Dimorphism in Adiposity and Body Composition Among Tribal Adolescents of Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
Objectives. Although tribals constitute around 8.6% of the total population of India, detailed information on their body composition is scanty. Thus, our objective was to evaluate age variations and sexual dimorphism in adiposity and body composition among rural tribal adolescents of Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Material and methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 788 tribal adolescent boys and girls, aged 10-17 years of Kharagp…
Comparison of Age-Related Anthropometric Changes Among Elderly Punjabi Males Residing in Old-Age Homes with Those Residing with Their Families
The present study was conducted to find out the changes in anthropometric measurements with advancing age among elderly males living in old-age homes and those living in family. Cross-sectional data on anthropometric measurements and other general information were obtained for 400 male subjects (200 living in old-age homes and 200 living with family) ageing 60 years and above, and data were collected from various districts in Punjab. Height decre…
Global mid-upper arm circumference cut-offs for adults
Since 2009, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) has become an accepted measure for screening children for acute malnutrition and determining eligibility for services to manage acute malnutrition. Use of MUAC has increased the reach and enhanced the quality of community-based management of acute malnutrition services. Increasingly, MUAC is also used to assess nutritional status and eligibility for nutrition support among adolescents and adults, inc…
Determining a global mid-upper arm circumference cut-off to assess underweight in adults (men and non-pregnant women)
Objective: To determine if a global mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) cut-off can be established to classify underweight in adults (men and non-pregnant women). Design: We conducted an individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA) to explore the sensitivity (SENS) and specificity (SPEC) of various MUAC cut-offs for identifying underweight among adults (defined as BMI 2 ). Measures of diagnostic accuracy were determined every 0·5 cm across MU…
Age Trends in Under-nutrition among Sabar Males of Purulia, West Bengal, India
Association of body mass index and upper arm body composition with depressive symptoms in old age home and family based elderly
change = 0.03) had the highest, though small, contribution to the variance of depressive symptoms among group 2. The upper arm body composition indices were better indicator of depressive symptoms in group 1, and BMI and WHR were better indicators of depressive symptoms in group 2. Therefore, among group 1 subjects, the upper arm body composition indices prove to be better regular health monitoring indices as compared to traditionally used BMI an…
Central obesity and hypertension among rural adults of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Obesity is generally classified into generalized obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) and abdominal or central obesity (WC ≥90 cm for men and WC ≥80 cm for women) based on World Health Organization recommendation for Asians. Hypertension is one of the most common obesity-related complications, and about 30% of hypertensive individuals can be classified as being obese. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of different age groups (years) on the ant…
Variation in lip print pattern between two ethnic groups, Oraon tribals and Bengalee Hindus, residing in West Bengal, India
Lip print pattern (LPP) is unique to each individual. For decades, forensic experts have used LPP for personal identification to solve criminal cases. However, studies investigating ethnic variation in LPP are scanty. Our study wanted to investigate variation in LPP between two ethnic groups, Oraon tribals and Bengalee Hindus, residing in West Bengal, India. A total of 280 participants included 112 Oraons and168 Bengalee Hindus of both. Prints we…
The validity of mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of low BMI in population screening for undernutrition
Objective To explore the possibility for a statistically appropriate value of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) to identify the state of severe undernutrition, based on very low BMI, among adult Indian slum dwellers. Design Cross-sectional study on adults. Height and MUAC were recorded and BMI was computed. Chronic energy deficiency (CED) was determined using the WHO international guidelines as BMI 2 and normal as BMI≥18·5 kg/m 2 . Besides calcu…
Determinants of time-trends in exclusivity and continuation of breastfeeding in India
Overall burden of under-nutrition measured by a Composite Index in rural pre-school children in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Malnutrition is a leading cause of child mortality in India. To counteract this problem, a nutrition supplementation programme has been operating under the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme in India since 1975. Recently, the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) has been implemented to measure the seriousness and severity of overall under-nutrition in a population. Since this index presents a more complete picture than…
Low Birth Weight and Normal Birth Weight Newborns of Kolkata, India
This study compared several maternal risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) between 204 normal birth weight (NBW) and 133 LBW newborns from Kolkata, India. Based on their birth weight (BW), newborns were classified as LBW (BW < 2.5 kg) and NBW (BW ≥ 2.5 kg). Results revealed that means for maternal age (MA, p < 0.05), gestational age (GA, p < 0.01), hemoglobin (Hb) concentration (p < 0.05), and per capita daily income (PCDI, p < 0.05) were signif…
High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the anthropometric profile and nutritional status of adult Kora Mudis, a tribal population of Bankura District, West Bengal, India, based on their body mass index (BMI). A total of 500 adult (18.0 < age ≤ 65.0 years) Kora Mudis from two villages (Phulberia and Siromonipur, approximately 160 km from Kolkata) were studied. Anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, circumferences, and …
Differences in body composition between pre-menarcheal and menarcheal Bengalee Hindu girls of Madhyamgram, West Bengal, India
A study on 111 pre-menarcheal (PMG) and 123 menarcheal (MG) Bengalee Hindu girls was undertaken to compare differences in their anthropometric and body composition characteristics. The mean ages of the PMG (12.5 years, SD = 1.2) and MG (12.6, SD = 1.1) subjects were similar. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, triceps, and calf skinfolds. Two derived indices (body mass index [BMI] and sum of skinfolds) and four body composition m…
Adiposity measures and their relationship with metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease in Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India
The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations of generalized and central adiposity with established metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) among Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India. A cross-sectional study of 212 Bengalee Hindu men resident in Kolkata, India, was undertaken utilizing four measures of adiposity: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), and conicity index (CI). Tot…
Prevalence of Undernutrition and its Socio-Demographic Determinants among Rural Bengalee Muslim Preschool Children of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
Despite recent global economic growth, the high prevalence of child undernutrition is an urgent public health issue in low and middle-income countries, including India. Moreover, one-third of infant mortality is associated with undernutrition. The present cross-sectional study aims to report the burden of undernutrition and to explore its association with socio-demographic variables among the Bengalee Muslim preschool children of Bankura district…
Anthropometric markers and their cut-off point for the prediction of hypertension with lifestyle as a risk factor among Chiru tribe of North East India
It has been concluded that BMI, WC, WHR, and WHtR values can determine hypertension risk in the Chiru population. Age, smoking, physical activity, and salt intake were independent risk factors associated with high blood pressure
Assessment of nutritional status by composite index of anthropometric failure (Ciaf)
Being a developing nation, rural India is still facing a serious health problem in form of undernutrition particularly among young children. To optimize this problem, the Central Government has been operating a nationwide nutritional intervention programme in the form of Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme. Unfortunately, it has failed to achieve the desired goal during last four decades. Therefore the present study was designed to…
Adult tribal malnutrition in India
The nutritional status and socio-demographic profile of tribal people is an important issue in India due to their marginalization from main stream population with respect to varied facilities. However, data on their nutritional status and socio-demographic profile are limited. This review aims to give an overview of the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) using Body mass index (BMI) and various demographic profile of Indian tribes based…
Sibling Composition and Household Room Sharing Are Associated with Menarcheal Status among Rural Bengalee Girls of West Bengal, India
Menarche, the first menstruation, is one of the most important events in a woman's reproductive life. The timing of menarche varies across populations and depends upon social interaction and family environment. It is also associated with several biological as well as social factors. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between sibling composition and age at menarche (AAM) and to assess the association between the pattern of…
Mid-upper arm circumference as a measure of nutritional status among adult Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, India
This cross-sectional study was undertaken to investigate the relationship of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) with body mass index (BMI) and the self reported morbidity status. This was to assess the reliability of MUAC as a measure of nutritional and overall physical health status among the adult (> 18 years) Bengalee male slum dwellers of Kolkata, (India). Data on height, weight, MUAC and self reported morbidity were analysed for 474 individu…
Relationship of Income with Anthropometric Indicators of Chronic Energy Deficiency among Adult Female Slum Dwellers of Midnapore Town
A cross-sectional study of 333 adult (> 18 years) female slum dwellers (mean age = 34.2 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the relationships of monthly per capita income (MPCI) with two anthropometric measures, namely body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). It also investigated the association of MPCI with chronic energy deficiency (CED). Results revealed that the mean height, weight, MUAC …
Age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and undernutrition among female Bathudis
A cross-sectional study of 183 female Bathudis, a tribal population of the Keonjhar District, Orissa, India, was undertaken to investigate age variations in anthropometric and body composition characteristics and nutritional status. The subjects were categorized into three age groups: 50 years. Height, weight, circumferences and skinfolds data were collected. Body mass index (BMI) and several body composition variables and indices were derived us…
Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescents of Kolkata, West Bengal
A cross-sectional study of 559 Bengalee adolescents (314 boys and 245 girls) of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, was undertaken to study their age and sex differences in nutritional status. The subjects were classified into four age groups with one-year intervals. Individuals falling below the age and sex specific fifth percentile of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I) were de…
The association between age, smoking, physical activity and diet with total cholesterol in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males
Bose Kaushik, Mascie-Taylor C.G.N. The association between age, smoking, physical activity and diet with total cholesterol in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males. In: Bulletins et Mémoires de la Société d'anthropologie de Paris, Nouvelle Série. Tome 9 fascicule 3-4, 1997. pp. 267-278
Interrelationships of age and the body mass index with risk factors of non-insulin dependent diabetes in European and migrant Asian males
A comparative study of the interrelationships of age and the body mass index (BMI) with several risk factors for non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) in adult White European (hereafter called European n = 262) and migrant Indian (n = 39) and Pakistani (n = 100) males residing in Peterborough, East Anglia, revealed significantly lower mean total cholesterol (TC), but higher mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in Asian men. Similar assoc…
Ethnic differences in regional adiposity between adult caucasian and migrant pakistani males which are unexplained by some common indicators of lifestyles
This paper examined the ethnic differences in regional adiposity, measured as circumferences and skinfolds, after controlling for the effects of some indicators of lifestyle patterns, namely, smoking, physical activity, family history of diabetes and diet, in 262 adult White and 100 migrant Pakistani (of Kashmiri origin) males in Peterborough, East Anglia, England. Amongst individuals regularly consuming various dietary products, Pakistani men ha…
Relationship of body mass index, regional adiposity and body fat distribution with some risk factors of NIDDM in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males
Bose Kaushik, Mascie-Taylor C.G.N. Relationship of body mass index, regional adiposity and body fat distribution with some risk factors of NIDDM in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males. In: Bulletins et Mémoires de la Société d'anthropologie de Paris, Nouvelle Série. Tome 9 fascicule 3-4, 1997. pp. 279-290
The association between age, smoking, physical activity and diet with total cholesterol in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males
Bose Kaushik, Mascie-Taylor C.G.N. The association between age, smoking, physical activity and diet with total cholesterol in adult Caucasian and migrant Pakistani males. In: Bulletins et Mémoires de la Société d'anthropologie de Paris, Nouvelle Série. Tome 9 fascicule 3-4, 1997. pp. 267-278
Conicity index and waist-hip ratio and their relationship with total cholesterol and blood pressure in middle-aged European and migrant Pakistani men
A comparative study of abdominal adiposity, total cholesterol (TC), systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in middle-aged European (n = 262) and mainly migrant Pakistani (n = 100) men of Mirpuri (Kashmiri) origin found no significant ethnic difference in mean body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR) and conicity index (CI). However, Pakistanis had significantly lower mean TC (p < 0.0001) and SBP (p < 0.005) but significantly higher…
Relationship of Age and the Body Mass Index with Subcutaneous Adiposity in Adult European and Migrant South Asian Males Resident in Peterborough, England
A comparative study of the interrelationships of age and the body mass index (BMI) with subcutaneous adiposity (measured by skinfolds) in adult White European (n = 262) and migrant Indian (n = 39) and Pakistani (n = 100) males residing in Peterborough, East Anglia. revealed significant ethnic diligences in mean skinfolds between Europeans and Indians/Pakistanis (South Asians). Age and similar association with all the skinfolds in the three ethnic…
Body Fat Composition and its Relationship with Subcutaneous Adiposity in Adult Caucasion and Migrant Pakistani Men Resident in Peterborough England
A cross-sectional study of 262 abult indigenous Caucasian and 100 migrant Pakistani men residing in Peterborough. England. f>und significant ethnic differences (age corrected) in regional subcutaneous adiposity but no significant differences in body mass index (BMI). per cent body fat (PBF). fat mass (FM)and fat mass index (FMI). Age. BMI and all measures of subcutaneous adiposity (skinfolds) had similar associations with PBF, FM and FM in both e…
Age and sex variations in adiposity and central fat distribution among elderly Bengalee Hindus of Calcutta, India
The present investigation revealed that there is a significant inverse age trend in adiposity among urban elderly Bengalee Hindus. Moreover, there existed sex differences in the effect of age on various anthropometric measures
Subcutaneous adiposity and relative fat patterning in adult white and migrant asian males in Britain
A comparative study of subcutaneous adiposity and relative fat patterning in adult White (n=262) and migrant Indian (n=39) and Pakistani (n=100) males living in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire revealed no significant difference in the level of generalised adiposity (measured as body mass index) between the ethnic groups. However, Asians had significantly higher means for all five truncal skinfolds; for all upper body: upper extremity, upper body: lo…
The Interaction of Waist-Hip Ratio and Conicity Index with Subcutaneous Adiposity in Two Ethnic Groups
The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the relationship between two indices of abdominal fatness, the waist-hip ratio (WHR) und conicity index (CI), with subcutaneous adiposity (5 trunk and 4 extremity skinfolds) in adult native British (n = 262) and migrant Pakistani (n = 100) men, resident in Peterborough, East Anglia, England. Both groups had similar body mass index (BMI), WHR and CI. Significant ethnic differences (age con…
Age variations in adiposity and body fat composition among older Bengalee Hindu women of Calcutta, India
A cross-sectional study of 279 older (50+ years) urban Bengalee Hindu women was undertaken to study age variations in adiposity, body composition, obesity and central fat distribution. The women were divided into three groups: Group I (G I, 50-59 years), Group II (G II, 60-69 years) and Group III (G III, 70+ years). A significant decreasing age trend was observed in adiposity and body fat composition measures. Women in G I had significantly highe…
Adiposity measures and their relationship with metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease in Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India
The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations of generalized and central adiposity with established metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) among Bengalee Hindu men of Kolkata, India. A cross-sectional study of 212 Bengalee Hindu men resident in Kolkata, India, was undertaken utilizing four measures of adiposity: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR), and conicity index (CI). Tot…
Physical exercise, body mass index, subcutaneous adiposity and body composition among Bengalee boys aged 10-17 years of Kolkata, India
A comparative study of 215 sedentary (no regular physical exercise undertaken) and 313 physically active (regular physical exercise undertaken) Bengalee boys aged 10-17 years was undertaken to investigate the differences in overall adiposity (body mass index), subcutaneous adiposity (skinfolds) and body composition (percent body fat, fat mass and fat mass index). Both groups had a similar age. The results revealed that boys who did not undertake …
The relationship of age, body mass index and waist circumference with blood pressure in Bengalee Hindu male jute mill workers of Belur, West Bengal , India
A cross-sectional study of 150 adult Bengalee Hindu male jute mill workers of Belur, a suburb of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the relationship of age, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) with systolic (SBP), diastolic (DBP) and mean arterial (MAP) blood pressure. The mean age and the BMI of the subjects were 40.7 years (S.D. = 15.2) and 23.2 kg/m2 (S.D. = 3.2), respectively. The mean SBP, DBP and MAP were 12…
Differences in body composition between pre-menarcheal and menarcheal Bengalee Hindu girls of Madhyamgram, West Bengal, India
A study on 111 pre-menarcheal (PMG) and 123 menarcheal (MG) Bengalee Hindu girls was undertaken to compare differences in their anthropometric and body composition characteristics. The mean ages of the PMG (12.5 years, SD = 1.2) and MG (12.6, SD = 1.1) subjects were similar. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, triceps, and calf skinfolds. Two derived indices (body mass index [BMI] and sum of skinfolds) and four body composition m…
Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescents of Kolkata, West Bengal
A cross-sectional study of 559 Bengalee adolescents (314 boys and 245 girls) of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, was undertaken to study their age and sex differences in nutritional status. The subjects were classified into four age groups with one-year intervals. Individuals falling below the age and sex specific fifth percentile of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES I) were de…
Age trends in anthropometric characteristics among 6-9 years old Bengalee Hindu school girls of Kolkata, India
A cross-sectional study of 431 6-9 years old urban Bengalee Hindu schoolgirls of Kolkata, India, was undertaken to study age trends in anthropometric characteristics including regional and subcutaneous adiposity. The anthropometric variables measured included height, weight, sitting height (SH), waist (WC), hip (HPC), thigh (TC), mid-upper arm (MUAC) and medial calf (MC) circumferences as well as triceps (TSF), biceps (BSF), subscapular SUBSF), s…
Anthropometric Profile and Chronic Energy Deficiency Among Adult Santal Tribals of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI) of adult Santals, a tribal population of Jhargram, West Medinipur District, West Bengal, India. A total of 410 adult (aged > 18 years) Santals of six villages (Jharagaria, Jamiderdanga, Jamda, Jaynagar, Chapashol, and Lukudahi) near Jhargram town of West Medinipur District, West Bengal, I…
High prevalence of undernutrition among adult Kora Mudi tribals of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the anthropometric profile and nutritional status of adult Kora Mudis, a tribal population of Bankura District, West Bengal, India, based on their body mass index (BMI). A total of 500 adult (18.0 < age ≤ 65.0 years) Kora Mudis from two villages (Phulberia and Siromonipur, approximately 160 km from Kolkata) were studied. Anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, circumferences, and …
Inter-Relationships of Income, Chronic Energy Deficiency, Morbidity and Hospitalization Among Adult Male Slum Dwellers of Midnapore, West Bengal, India
A cross-sectional study of 212 adult (>18 years) male slum dwellers (mean age=34·6±14·4 years) of Midnapore town, West Bengal, India, was undertaken to study the inter-relationships of chronic energy deficiency (CED), monthly family income (MFI), self-reported morbidity and hospitalization due to severe illness. The mean height, weight and body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 160·0 cm, 50·8 kg and 19·9 kg/m 2 , respectively. The overall fre…
Adult Santal Males from Orissa and West Bengal
This study was undertaken among adult (aged > 18 years) male Santals of Orissa and West Bengal, to compare their anthropometric profile and the prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED), based on body mass index (BMI). Santals of Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal and Ananadapur, Keonjhar, Orissa were studied. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight and mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) were measured using standard protoco…
Overweight and obesity among affluent Bengalee schoolgirls of Lake Town, Kolkata, India
A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 431 Bengalee schoolgirls aged 6-9 years in Kolkata, India. Anthropometric measurements of height and weight were made on 431 girls. The body mass index (BMI) was computed following the standard equation. Overweight and obesity was defined following the internationally accepted BMI cut-off points. Results revealed that the overall rates of overweight…
Stunting, underweight and wasting among Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme children aged 3–5 years of Chapra, Nadia District, West Bengal, India
This study investigated age and sex variations in height and weight, levels of stunting, underweight and wasting among 533 (254 boys; 279 girls) 3- to 5-year-old rural children of Bengalee ethnicity at 11 Integrated Child Development Services centres of Nadia District, West Bengal, India. Height-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-height or=30%). The prevalence rates of stunting (20-29%) and wasting (5-9%) were medium. In conclusion, the nutri…
Maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight in relation to birth outcome among Bengalee Hindus of Kolkata, India
The findings suggest a positive association between maternal early second trimester pregnancy weight and birth outcome. The present study provided an efficient cut-off point for detecting LBW. Antenatal caregivers in health institutions and community health workers in the field can use this cut-off value for screening pregnant women at early second trimester
Which Measure of Abdominal Adiposity Best Relates with Body Mass Index Among Older Bengalee Hindus of Kolkata, India? A Comparison of Three Measures
A cross-sectional study of 410 (210 men and 200 women) older (≥55 years) Bengalee Hindus of Kolkata, India, was undertaken to determine which measure of abdominal adiposity best relates with body mass index (BMI), an indicator of overall adiposity. Three measures of abdominal adiposity were studied: waist circumference (WC), waist–hip ratio (WHR), and conicity index (CI). Results revealed that, in both sexes, WC had the strongest partial (age con…
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