PURSUIT OF RELEVANCE OF CHARAK’S DEFINITION OF STHOULYA IN CONTEMPORARY ERA THROUGH AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF BODY MASS INDEX VERSES WAIST-HIP RATIO
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Keywords
Sthoulya, Obesity, BMI, WHR, Health risk.
Abstract
Obesity is a multifaceted health issue with significant implications for individuals and societies worldwide. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) are commonly used metrics to evaluate obesity and associated health risks. This article presents a comparative analysis of BMI and WHR as indicators of obesity, examining their strengths, limitations, and relevance in clinical and public health settings. While BMI provides a measure of overall adiposity, WHR offers insight into central obesity and distribution of fat as stated by Charakacharya while defining sthoulya/obesity. In this article a survey study was carried out for 100 healthy individuals for examining BMI and WHR. The study has shown significant P value in comparison between BMI and WHR. The discussion delves into the differential associations of BMI and WHR with health risk. Furthermore, the impact of age, gender on the interpretation of these metrics is explored elucidating the comparative merits of BMI and WHR in the context of obesity, especially Indian population where central obesity is prominent.
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Dr.Veena Jigalur
Ph.D Scholar (Kayachikitsa), G J Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabha Vidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat
Dr.Yogesh S Deole
Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, G J Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabha Vidya Nagar, Anand, Gujarat
