Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

Cardiopulmonary fitness scores in students of private medical college

Dr Sarkate Sm, Dr Irani Fb

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Introduction: Obesity a major risk factor for many acute and chronic disorders including cardiovascular and cereovascular disease and diabetes. Method: A total of 40 non obese and 40 obese medical students in age group of 18–22 years who have satisfied inclusion and exclusion criteria and have consented to participate in study were enrolled. Each enrolled subjects BMI was recorded and evaluation of Physical Fitness Test was done by 40mm Endurance test, VO2 max and physical fitness indexResult: There was significant difference in Physical Fitness parameters values between obese and non obese students, indicative of decreased physical activity in obese. This indicates implementation of early interventional programs (weight reduction, life style changes and physical exercise) to prevent obesity related cardiovascular sequelae in future.

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Dr Sarkate SM, Dr Irani FB, Cardiopulmonary fitness scores in students of private medical college, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-5 | May-2018

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