Gender Corellation of Haemoglobin and Haematocrit with Body Mass Index in Medical Students

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Gender Corellation of Haemoglobin and Haematocrit with Body Mass Index in Medical Students

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8

Abstract

Background And Aim: Aim of the study is to correlate the hemoglobin and hematocrit values with body mass index between male and female medical students. Anemia exists globally and cuts across all the sections of the population. Considerable changes in growth pattern, lifestyle, dietary habits &behavior are likely to influence the hemoglobin levels among male and female, body mass index is reliable indicator of health and nutritional status of human beings. It expresses the relationship between the two most widely used parameters to monitor linear and ponderal growth (height and weight).Hemoglobin concentration is an important diagnostic indicator for the wellbeing of an individual. In prepubertal period there is no major difference between sexes in hemoglobin concentration. It is only after the onset of menstruation that the differences emerge. The total amount of hemoglobin in the body increases more in boys than in girls at puberty. Menstruation is the principal cause of blood loss in women. In present study an attempt has made to study body mass index, hemoglobin and hematocrit estimation on medical students. Methods: 60 healthy medical students of age 17 -20yrs studying at Raichur institute of medical sciences belonging to both the sexes were taken for the purpose of the study. After taking consent, linear height was measured by measuring tape mounted on the wall and Weight was recorded by weighing machine. Hemoglobin and hematocrit were estimated by using automatic analyzer machine. Statically analysis was done by using mean, standard deviation, student’s t test and studied the gender differences of hemoglobin and hematocrit in relation to body mass index. Results: Among 30 males 3 were anemic 9 were having HCT<42% 7were having BMI <18.5Kg/m2 . Among 30 females13 were anemic.(std values were taken according to who guidelines with <12gm% of hemoglobin).14 were having HCT<38%,9 were having BMI<18.5kg/m2 .BMI and HB both were below normal limits in females compared to males So under nutrition and anemia is seen more in females when compared to males. Conclussion: Study showed that there was difference in HB and HCT concentration between males and female subjects which was statistically significant, however correlation of HB and HCT with BMI between males and females showed slight variation, but statistically it was not significant.42.9% of female subjects were anemic compared to males(10%).80%of females have HCT<38% compared to males(50% <42%).Regarding BMI 20%of females were having <18.5kg/m2 compared to males(19%).

Authors and Affiliations

Vanajakshi B. J.

Keywords

Anemia hemoglobin hematocrit body mass index.

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