HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN CENTRAL OBESITY

HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF HUMAN CENTRAL OBESITY

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Contents

Preface

Chapter I: An Approach to Examine the Contribution of Waist Circumference to the Health Risks Attributed to Obesity in Adults

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion and Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Metabolic Cause of Obesity: The Role of Alanine Transaminase in Increasing BMI, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Evolutionary Perspective

Potential Detractions

Modern Implications

Conclusion

References

Chapter III: Genetic and Environmental Determinants of Obesity Related and Physiometric Traits among the Northwest Indians

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter IV: Human Obesity from the Viewpoint of Evolutionary Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Definition of Obesity

Adverse Consequences of Obesity

Obesity in History

Obesity the Viewpoint of Evolutionary Medicine

The Thrifty Gene Hypothesis

Thrifty Phenotype Hypothesis

Evolutionary Medicine

The Evolution of the Genus Homo and the Environment of Evolutionary Adaptability

Recent Obesogenic Environment

Conclusion

References

Chapter V: Role of Anthropometry in Assessment of Excess Adiposity and Metabolic Disorder in Asian Indians

Abstract

Introduction

Role of Anthropometry In Adiposity Assessment in Adults

Body Mass Index and Metabolic Disorders in Asian Adults

Body Mass Index and Metabolic Disorders in Asian Indians

Cut-Off of Regional Adiposity and Related Risk in Metabolic Disorders

Regional Adiposity Measure Cut-Offs and Related Risks in Metabolic Disorders in Asian Indians

Appropriate Anthropometric Measures of Excess Adiposity in Asian Indians

Asian Enigma in Regional Adiposity

Conclusion

References

Chapter VI: Menarche, Linear Growth, Nutritional Status and Central Obesity in 9 to 15-Year Old Girls in Merida, Mexico

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter VII: The Association of Central Fat Distribution with Health Outcome in 14-Year-Old Boys and Girls in Wroclaw, Poland

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

References

Chapter VIII: Secular Changes in Fat Topography in Children of the Russian North

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter IX: Central Obesity and Socio-Economic Status of School Children (10-12Years) of Kolkata

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter X: Impact of Age and Socio-Economic Status on Waist Circumference among Male Urban Slum-Dwellers Near Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter XI: Factor Analysis of Anthropometric Variables As Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes: With a Special Reference to Central Obesity

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter XII: Central Obesity and Hypertension in Urban Middle Class of Punjab

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter XIII: Relationship between Obesity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness among the Office Workers

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter XIV: Sleep Duration and Central Obesity among the Adults: A Case Study in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Index