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Cetinbas, Safiye, Desai, Nilesh, Hucke, Christian, Kettenbeil, Jenny, Koyande, Prachi, Mennenga, Frauke, Mertin, Juliane, Raufi, Farkhonda, Reinold, Jonas, Röbbel, Lena, Sulowski, Jasmin, Surve, Suchita, Limaye, Vaidehi, Limaye, Dnyanesh, Fortwengel, Gerhard |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Apr-Jun2014, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p244-250, 7p |
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Objective: An important objective of epidemiological research is to identify risk factors for diseases or for the health status of a specific population. This epidemiological study was set up to determine the difference in the health status in commuting and non commuting rural population in the periphery of Mumbai, India. Method: In 2013 a regional, non-interventional prospective two arms (1:1) cohort study was initiated. The exploratory analysis was performed on demographic and clinical data of the study cohort which comprised of adult subjects in the range between 20 and 60 years of age. Trial population was defined as commuters and non commuters whereby commuting indicated travel to work place for more than 2 hours daily (one way).Outcome variables included physical measurements, biochemical parameters and mental health. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistical methods. Results: There were no significant differences between commuters and non commuters with reference to hematology, blood pressure, pulse rate, and mental health measurement. However, significantly higher number of commuters showed out of range values for fasting blood glucose (FBG), oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and triglycerides. Similarly there was a clear difference in body mass index (BMI) and waist / hip ratio between commuters and non commuters, indicating overweight and obesity in commuting group. Conclusion: Findings of this study showed that commuting affects specific parameters related to the health status, which in long term might cause cardiovascular disorders. In particular commuting was related to an increase in lipid levels, impaired glucose tolerance, and increase adiposity as indicated by elevated BMI and waist / hip ratio. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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