Body mass index of adult males in 12 populations of northeast India.

摘要: Background: Of the anthropometric indices, body mass index (BMI) is considered to be more nutritionally than genetically related. Thus, in a country with diverse ethnic groups like India, it appropriate use BMI as an indicator of nutritional status adult population. However, literature on Indians limited certain geographical regions or populations, and little known about populations northeast region Indian sub-continent.Aim: The present report deals males 12 Northeast India view understanding their status.Subjects methods: Anthropometric data collected by Anthropological Survey 946 aged 18-62 years were used this analysis. broadly categorized into three groups, namely, caste, Hinduized tribal groups. mostly from rural areas, taking consideration different soci...