Age group and gender-wise comparison of obesity indices in subjects of age group 18-25 years

Abstract

Aim: To assess age group and gender-wise comparison of obesity indices in subjects of age group 18-25 years. Methodology: A total of 250 subjects in age ranged 18-25 years of both genders were enrolled. A physical examination along with measurement of weight in kilograms and height in meters was recorded and BMI was calculated. Results: There were 65 males and 25 females in age group 18-20 years, 40 males and 45 females in age group 20-22 years and 45 males and 30 females in age group 23-25 years. There were 42.5% non- obese (males- 47.5%, females- 37.5%), 16% overweight (males- 13.5%, females- 18.5%), 28.5% obese (males- 25%, females- 32%) and 13% morbid obese) males- 14%, females- 12%). Maximum non- obese (60%) were seen in age group 18-20 years, overweight (20%) in age group 18-20 years, obese (38%) in age group 20-22 years and morbid obese (18%) in age group 23-25 years. A significant difference was observed in both genders (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Obesity was most prevalent in females as compared to males. Age group 20-22 years had maximum obese subjects.