IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr Yamini Lavanya; Dr Mahesh T

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICES – ARE THEY RISK FACTORS IN YOUNG MALE SUBJECTS WITH FAMILY HISTORY OF TYPE II DIABETES?

Dr Yamini Lavanya, Dr Mahesh T

Abstract :

Simple anthropometric measurements have been used as surrogate measurements of obesity and have more practical value in both clinical practice and for large–scale epidemiological studies. The main objective of the study is to observe the correlation of anthropometric indices in young individuals with family history of diabetes. Anthropometric measurements of weight, height, body mass index (BMI) with waist circumference, waist to hip ratio (WHR), waist–height ratio (WHtR) were measured and their correlation with family history of type2 Diabetes (mother/father/both) was recorded. Waist hip ratio can be used as a predictor of type 2 diabetes in individuals with a family history of diabetes and it can be used for early detection of diabetes