Incidence of “diabesity” among morning walkers of Jaipur city (India)

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of the study was to find the incidence of “diabesity” among morning walkers of Jaipur city (20‐60 years).

Design/methodology/approach

Totally 303 subjects willing to participate in the study were included, out of which 211 were males and 92 were females. Subjects were categorized into two age groups 20‐40 and 40‐60 years. Height (cm), weight (kg), waist circumference (cm), hip circumference (cm) and fasting blood glucose values of morning walkers were measured.

Findings

There was no significant difference in the incidence of “diabesity” among both the genders. The mean body mass index of females (28.47+4.3) was higher than that of males (26.55+3.42). Mean waist‐to‐hip ratio values were 0.86+0.07 for females and 0.92+0.13 for males. Age was better correlated with systolic blood pressure (r=0.276 (M); r=0.359 (F)) than diastolic blood pressure (r=0.037 (M); r=0.165 (F)) for both males and females.

Originality/value

The study aimed at assessing incidence of “diabesity” among the individuals who are regular with morning walk.

Citation

Chandra, R., Chaturvedi, R. and Singh, N. (2013), "Incidence of “diabesity” among morning walkers of Jaipur city (India)", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 43 No. 5, pp. 432-437. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-10-2012-0119