Correlation of Anthropometric Parameters with Blood Pressure: An Anthropometric Study among Two Endogamous Groups of Haryana

Authors

  • Sandhya Singh 1, Reena Singla2, Vishal Verma3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1496

Keywords:

Anthropometry, Obesity, Haryanvi, Blood Pressure, baniya, Jats, Females.

Abstract

Background: The present study is undertaken to study the correlation of anthropometric measurements with
blood pressure in females and to find out effectiveness of anthropometric indicators as predictors to different
grades of high blood pressure.
Materials and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in 300 females aged 25-40 years belonging
to two endogamous groups (baniya & jats) of haryana. various anthropometric measurements including
height, weight, WC and HC were measured and derived anthropometric indices were calculated. Blood
pressure including systolic and distolic was measured and data was statically analysed to find the prevalence
of hypertension, to compare the correlation coefficient and to find the regression analysis of different
anthropometric variables with BP(SBP, DBP) among the study group.
Results: . : Mean and standard deviation of weight, DBP, WC, HC and WHtR was more in Baniyas . p
value was highly significant for age, height, WHR and significant for WC and HC.Among the study groups,
prevalence of hypertension was 46%.A positive correlation of BP (SBP, DBP) was observed among all basic
and derived anthropometric indices in both endogamous groups of Haryana and it was found to be highly
significant. BMI and WC was found to be a better predictor for SBP and DBP in Haryanvi Baniyas with
highly significant p value. WHR & BMI had a strongest predictability for SBP & DBP in Jat group .
Conclusion: To conclude, anthropometric parameters are strongly correlated and are good predictors of
blood pressure in study population. Hence the present study recommends the screening programs and public
awareness to detect the anthropometric parameters which can lead to prevalence of hypertension.

Author Biography

  • Sandhya Singh 1, Reena Singla2, Vishal Verma3

    1Tutor, 2Professor, 3Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, MMIMSR, MMDU -Mullana, Ambala, India

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Published

2020-03-26

How to Cite

Correlation of Anthropometric Parameters with Blood Pressure: An Anthropometric Study among Two Endogamous Groups of Haryana. (2020). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(3), 959-963. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1496