ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS

The increasing number of people who are overweight and obese worldwide leads to an increase in the cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Although the risk of complications is associated with a high Body Mass Index, the distribution of adipose tissue is a more significant factor for development of...

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Main Author: G. Despotova
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Published: Trakia University 2021-11-01
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description The increasing number of people who are overweight and obese worldwide leads to an increase in the cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Although the risk of complications is associated with a high Body Mass Index, the distribution of adipose tissue is a more significant factor for development of morbidity and mortality. Numerous studies have shown that in the android (central) type of obesity, the risk of developing metabolic syndrome is increased. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of metabolic complications in connection with the distribution of adipose tissue, among students of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Methods: Data was collected by measuring the anthropometric indicators "Waist circumference", "Hip circumference" and calculating "Waist/hip ratio", and was statistically processed and analyzed. Results: The analysis of the study’s results shows a high percentage of the students with an increased risk of morbidity. Conclusions: The results obtained show a high percentage of young people with an increased risk of metabolic complications. In this regard, the author recommends an obesity prevention program involving a healthy diet model and regular, targeted physical activity and sports.
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spelling doaj-art-83dd9db6710d4e74b1ed3dbef57786532025-08-20T02:55:02ZengTrakia UniversityTrakia Journal of Sciences1313-35512021-11-0119Suppl. 192592910.15547/tjs.2021.s.01.145ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTSG. DespotovaThe increasing number of people who are overweight and obese worldwide leads to an increase in the cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Although the risk of complications is associated with a high Body Mass Index, the distribution of adipose tissue is a more significant factor for development of morbidity and mortality. Numerous studies have shown that in the android (central) type of obesity, the risk of developing metabolic syndrome is increased. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of metabolic complications in connection with the distribution of adipose tissue, among students of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Methods: Data was collected by measuring the anthropometric indicators "Waist circumference", "Hip circumference" and calculating "Waist/hip ratio", and was statistically processed and analyzed. Results: The analysis of the study’s results shows a high percentage of the students with an increased risk of morbidity. Conclusions: The results obtained show a high percentage of young people with an increased risk of metabolic complications. In this regard, the author recommends an obesity prevention program involving a healthy diet model and regular, targeted physical activity and sports.http://tru.uni-sz.bg/tsj/Volume%2019,%202021,%20Supplement%201,%20Series%20Social%20Sciences/7A%20sekcia/formatirani/145.pdfobesitywaist circumferencewaist/hip ratiometabolic syndromeuniversity studentsprevention
spellingShingle G. Despotova
ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
Trakia Journal of Sciences
obesity
waist circumference
waist/hip ratio
metabolic syndrome
university students
prevention
title ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
title_full ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
title_fullStr ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
title_full_unstemmed ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
title_short ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RISK OF DEVELOPING METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS AMONG SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” STUDENTS
title_sort analysis of anthropometric indicators associated with the risk of developing metabolic complications among sofia university st kliment ohridski students
topic obesity
waist circumference
waist/hip ratio
metabolic syndrome
university students
prevention
url http://tru.uni-sz.bg/tsj/Volume%2019,%202021,%20Supplement%201,%20Series%20Social%20Sciences/7A%20sekcia/formatirani/145.pdf
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