International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
Obesity serves as a notable risk factor for various health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, gallbladder diseases, coronary heart diseases and certain cancers. Assessing body mass index (BMI) stands as an economical and straightforward approach to categorize individuals into weight classifications. Limited research has addressed the potential relationship between BMI and blood group among school‐aged children. Hence, this study aimed at investigating the correlation between BMI and blood groups among school going children. This cross‐sectional study involved 145 school children aged between 10‐15 years, enrolled at a private school in Central India. A structured questionnaire encompassing sections on demographics, blood group, dietary habits and family medical history was utilized. Approximately half of the participants were either 13 or 14 years old, with a nearly equal distribution between genders. Around 70% of the participants were classified as underweight, while approximately 15% fell into the overweight category. Notably, children with blood group "A" exhibited a higher prevalence of overweight status, whereas no child with blood group "O" was identified as overweight. This association was statistically significant. The majority of participants were underweight, contrasting with a minority categorized as overweight. Notably, children with blood group "A" were more likely to be overweight, while none with blood group "O" were found in the overweight category.
How to cite this article:
Mohd Abass Dar, Smita Doharey, Pushpraj Singh Baghel and Shashank Tyagi. Correlation Between Obesity and Blood Groups in Indian School Going Children.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.4.1.4
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2024.4.1.4