Adiposity, Central Body Fat Distribution and Blood Pressure among Young Bengalee Adults of Kolkata, India: Sexual Dimorphism.

Volume: 21, Issue: 6, Pages: 273 - 276
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Abstract
A cross-sectional study of 174 men and 153 women of Bengalee ethnicity was undertaken to compare levels of adiposity, central body fat distribution and blood pressure. The mean age of both the sexes were similar (men = 20.1 years; women = 20.0 years). Significantly more women (n = 42, 27.5%) were overweight (body mass index, BMI > or = 25.0 kg/m2) as compared with men (19, 10.9%). Men were significantly taller and heavier. They also had...
Paper Details
Title
Adiposity, Central Body Fat Distribution and Blood Pressure among Young Bengalee Adults of Kolkata, India: Sexual Dimorphism.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2002
Volume
21
Issue
6
Pages
273 - 276
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