Association Between Blood Glucose and Body Mass Index With Dietary Diversity and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study on Marma Tribes of Bandarban in Bangladesh
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study found no significant link between body mass index (BMI) and blood glucose in Bangladesh
Area Of Science
- Anthropology
- Public Health
- Genetics
Background
- Overweight and obesity rates are influenced by genetic and racial factors, not solely environment or lifestyle.
- Investigating the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) in the Marma tribal community in Bangladesh.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the association between BMI and FBG levels within the Marma tribal population.
- To identify demographic and lifestyle factors influencing BMI and glucose levels in this community.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted on 208 Marma tribal individuals in Bandarban, Bangladesh.
- Data collected via standardized questionnaire, analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression.
- Analysis performed at a 5% significance level.
Main Results
- Obesity prevalence was 46%, higher in females (p<0.05).
- Physical activity and dietary diversity were significantly associated with BMI and blood glucose levels (p<0.05).
- 14.9% were diabetic, 37.5% prediabetic, and 46.7% had normal blood glucose.
Conclusions
- No significant association was found between BMI and blood glucose levels, though a positive correlation exists.
- Females exhibited higher BMI in this population.
- Further research comparing tribal and non-tribal groups using HbA1c is recommended.
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