Table-III.
Distribution of study population according to anthropometrics and Biochemical parameters, (n=374).
| Characteristics | University Students | Mean value ± SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency(n) | Percentage(%) | ||
| Body Mass Index (Kg/m2): | |||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 21 | 5.6 | 24.75±1.65 |
| Normal (18.5 – 24.9) | 185 | 49.5 | |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9) | 97 | 25.9 | |
| Mild Obesity (30.0-34.9) | 52 | 13.9 | |
| Severe Obesity (≥35) | 19 | 5.1 | |
| Waist Circumference (cm): | |||
| Normal (≤80) | 261 | 69.7 | 78.49±0.95 |
| Abnormal (>80) | 113 | 30.2 | |
| Waist-Hip ratio: | |||
| Normal (≤ 0.85) | 272 | 72.7 | 0.83±0.0095 |
| Abnormal (>0.85) | 102 | 27.3 | |
| Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg): | |||
| Normal (<120) | 241 | 64.4 | 123.29±2.93 |
| Pre hypertension (120-139) | 101 | 27.0 | |
| Stage 1 hypertension (140-159) | 32 | 8.6 | |
| Stage 2 hypertension (≥160) | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg): | |||
| Normal (<80) | 265 | 70.8 | 79.83±1.67 |
| Pre hypertension (80-89) | 93 | 24.9 | |
| Stage 1 hypertension (90-99) | 16 | 4.3 | |
| Stage 2 hypertension (≥100) | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Random Blood glucose (mg/dL): | |||
| Normal (<140) | 335 | 89.6 | 123.75±4.25 |
| Abnormal (≥140) | 39 | 10.4 | |
| Haemoglobin (mg/dL): | |||
| <11 | 33 | 8.8 | 12.69±0.29 |
| 11-11.9 | 105 | 28.1 | |
| 12-12.9 | 140 | 37.4 | |
| 13-15.9 | 96 | 25.7 | |