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General obesity and Cardiovascular diseases among Gaur Brahmin population of NCR/Delhi
Shobha Kumari1, Nidhi Sharma1, Jyoti Mishra1
1Laboratory of Biochemical and Molecular Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
Insights
This study found that while general obesity is less prevalent than abdominal obesity in Gaur Brahmins in Delhi, it significantly contributes to dyslipidemia, a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
Area of Science:
- Human biology and public health
- Cardiovascular disease epidemiology
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major global health concern, with risk factors varying across populations.
- Understanding the interplay of traditional and non-traditional risk factors, including obesity, is crucial for CVD prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in the Gaur Brahmin population of Delhi and NCR.
- To examine the association between general obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors, particularly dyslipidemia.
Main Methods:
- A household survey of 506 Gaur Brahmins in Delhi and NCR using pre-tested interview schedules.
- Collection of somatometric measurements (BMI, Waist circumference, Waist-hip ratio) and biochemical data (lipid profiles, fasting glucose).
- Statistical analysis using SPSS and MS Excel.
Main Results:
- Elevated mean values for Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist circumference, Waist-hip ratio, diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) were observed.
- General obesity was less common than abdominal obesity in this cohort.
- General obesity was identified as a contributing factor to dyslipidemia.
Conclusions:
- The Gaur Brahmin population in Delhi and NCR exhibits higher-than-average somatometric and physiological risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
- Despite lower prevalence compared to abdominal obesity, general obesity plays a role in the development of dyslipidemia within this population.
Aims:
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among human beings. The presence of endemic Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors differ from population to population. The Cardiovascular diseases associated risk factors are sub-categorised into two forms, one is traditional and the other is non-traditional risk factors. The present study shows the prevalence of both risk factors and its association with Cardiovascular diseases, especially with reference to general obesity.
Materials And Methods:
The present study includes a total of 506 Gaur Brahmins residing in Delhi and National Capital Region India. Household survey was conducted and data were collected by using pre-tested interview schedule. Somatometric measurements were taken following the international standard techniques. Approx 5 ml blood was collected from each individual unrelated up to the first cousion. The serum was used to analyse the lipid profiles and fasting glucose level. All necessary statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and MS Excel. The ethical clearance was obtained from the Ethical Committee of the Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, Delhi.
Results And Conclusion:
The mean value of Somatometric variables such as Body Mass Index, Waist circumference and Waist-hip ratio and physiological variables DBP and SBP (diastolic blood pressure and systolic blood pressure) were found to be higher than their respective ranges in the studied population. General obesity, though found to be less common in this population as compared to abdominal obesity, but it is found to be contributing to dyslipidemia.
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