International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), High Body Mass Index (BMI) is known to be associated with elevated blood pressure (BP). Using BMI to measure weight might not fully capture fat distribution. Recent doubts about BMI's accuracy in indicating obesity raise concerns. It is possible that lean body mass index(LBMI) gained during life course may have an impact on BP levels in adulthood, characteristic changes of blood pressure with age lead to increases in pulse pressure, a new, potentially independent risk factor of CVD. The study could help to identify whether the association of LBMI and fat mass index(FMI) with pulse pressure(PP) and any difference in relation between male and female can provide valuable insights into the long‐term cardiovascular implications of body composition changes. To determine the association of lean body mass index and fat mass index with pulse pressure levels among young adults and to study any difference exist between males and females in Datia region. Study conducted at the Department of Physiology, GMC Datia (M.P.), includes 100 participants both male & female. Parameters of body composition, blood pressure was collected using calibrated instruments. Correlation was calculated by using Pearson formula and Microsoft excel data analyzer version 10. The findings reveal a positive correlation of Lean body mass index, fat mass index, with pulse pressure levels. Mean with low FMI and high LBMI were mostly men whereas persons with high FMI and low LBMI were mostly women. LBMI and FMI both shows a positive correlation with pulse pressure with LBMI more in males and FMI more in females. To maintain cardiovascular health, it's crucial to reduce overall obesity rather than solely focusing on increasing muscle mass. Staying active and adopting a healthy lifestyle are key factors for a thriving life.
How to cite this article:
Arti Choubey, Vivek Verma, Nidhi Sharma and Abhishek Sharma. Association of Lean Body Mass and Fat Mass Index
with Pulse Pressure Among Young Adults: A Cross Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.70.73
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.70.73