THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AND OBESITY IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE CONTROL STUDY
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Keywords
Arterial Stiffness, Obesity, Young Adults, BMI
Abstract
Background: The world is concerned about the rapid increase in overweight and obesity prevalence and the rising burden of disease, particularly in developing nations like Pakistan.
Objective: The objective of the current study was to find out the he levels of arterial stiffness among obese subject and healthy subjects.
Material and Methods: A total of 80 participants were included with age groups between 18-30 years and participants were divided into two groups. The group I-obese (n=40) and group II non-obese (n=40). Arterial stiffness was investigated by pulse wave velocity (Brachial ankle pulse wave velocity) and Augmentation index (ALX).
Results: Pulse wave velocity and Augmentation Index shows significantly positive correlation with BMI.
Conclusion: The increase in arterial stiffness was closely correlated to the body mass index, which indicating that adult obesity has an adverse impact on vascular adaptation.
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Dr. Ayesha Mustafa
MBBS, Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore - Pakistan
Tabassam Zia
Nursing Instructor, College of Nursing SIMS, Services Hospital, Lahore - Pakistan
Shagufta Tasneem
Principal, Swedish College of Nursing, Rahim Yar Khan – Pakistan.
Khadija Tul Kubra
Nursing Instructor, Post Graduate College of Nursing, Punjab, Lahore - Pakistan
Mawa Latif
Medical Officer, Al-Shifa Eye Clinic, Lahore – Pakistan.