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A Comparison of anthropometric measurements of elderly male living in old age homes and residential homes aged 60+
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Isha Sachdeva, Dr. Rita Bakshi
Abstract
The purpose of the present leading assessment was to compare the body mass index, waist to hip ratio in older adults living in their own homes and old age care homes. A total of 75 males from residence and 75 males from old age homes aged 60+ selected for the study. The parameter used for the study weight in (kg), height in (meters) waist circumference which were recorded once during the study tenure. There was a non-significant correlation with Body Mass Index and waist circumference in the older male people. A significant positive correlation of waist circumference was the good indication of the obesity.
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Pages:57-59
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Isha Sachdeva, Dr. Rita Bakshi "A Comparison of anthropometric measurements of elderly male living in old age homes and residential homes aged 60+". National Journal of Advanced Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 57-59
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