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1. Prevalence and risk factors of underweight, overweight and obesity among a geriatric population living in a high-altitude region of rural Uttarakhand, India.

Author

Gupta, Aakriti, Kapil, Umesh, Khandelwal, Ritika, Khenduja, Preetika, Sareen, Neha, Pandey, Ravindra Mohan, and Upadhyay, Ashish Datt

Subjects
*OBESITY, *DISEASE risk factors, *INGESTION, *HEIGHT measurement, *WEIGHT measurement, *DISEASE prevalence
Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence and risk factors of underweight, overweight and obesity among a geriatric population living in a high-altitude region of India.Design: Community-based cross-sectional study. Data were collected on sociodemographic profile and anthropometric parameters. Weight and height measurements were utilized for calculation of BMI. Nutrient intake data were collected using 24 h dietary recall.Setting: High-altitude region of Nainital District, Uttarakhand State, North India.Subjects: Community-dwelling geriatric subjects (n 981) aged 60 years or above.Results: We found that 26·6 % of the elderly subjects were underweight (BMI<18·5 kg/m2). Overweight (BMI 25·0-29·9 kg/m2) and obesity (BMI≥30·0 kg/m2) was seen among 18·0 % and 4·6 %, respectively. After controlling for potential cofounders, risk factors such as low level of education and income, chewing problems and lower number of daily meals were found to be associated with underweight. On the other hand, risk factors for overweight/obesity were lower age, high income and unskilled work.Conclusions: There is a need to develop and implement intervention strategies to prevent underweight, overweight and obesity among the geriatric population of India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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2. Assessment of the nutritional status of children aged 5-12 years using upper arm composition.

Author

Sen, Jaydip, Mondal, Nitish, and Dey, Sima

Subjects
*CHILD nutrition, *CROSS-sectional method, *MUSCLES, *HEIGHT measurement, *WEIGHT measurement, *ARM
Abstract

Background: Upper arm muscle area (UMA) and upper arm fat area (UFA) were introduced for assessment of child nutritional status. Aim: This cross-sectional study assesses child nutritional status using UMA and UFA. It also evaluates the suitability of upper arm muscle area by height (UAMAH) for assessing child under-nutrition with respect to stunting and wasting. Subjects and methods: The study was conducted among 1248 children (619 boys; 629 girls) aged 5-12 years belonging to the Bengalee Muslim Population of West Bengal, India. Anthropometric measurements of height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference and triceps skin-fold were recorded. Nutritional status was assessed using UMA, UFA and UAMAH. Percentile curves were derived using the least median square method. Results: Mean age specific values of UMA, UFA and UAMAH of boys and girls were markedly below the 5th percentile. Using UAMAH, a very high proportion of children (boys, 91.28%; girls, 88.55%) were found to be under-nourished. Prevalence of stunting (boys, 39.74%; girls, 41.49%) and wasting (boys, 19.55%; girls, 15.74%) were also found to be high. Conclusion: The combination of UMA, UFA, UAMAH and conventional nutritional indices appear to be useful for assessment of child under-nutrition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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4. India Stocks Swing as Investors Weigh Rising Virus Cases, China Clash.

Author

Acharya, Nupur and Saxena, Ragini

Subjects
INVESTORS, SARS-CoV-2, ECONOMIC expansion, VIRUSES, WEIGHT measurement
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- India stocks fluctuated as a surge in new coronavirus cases raised concerns over business recovery, while a border conflict with China's military has raised tensions. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.1% at 33,568.89 as of 10:13 a.m. in Mumbai, after initially falling as much as 0.4%. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2020

5. India Stocks Fall as Investors Weigh Rapid Recovery in Prices.

Author

Mazumdar, Ronojoy

Subjects
INVESTORS, STOCK prices, COVID-19 pandemic, CAPITAL market, WEIGHT measurement
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- India stocks fell as investors weighed whether valuations have become too stretched following two straight weeks of gains. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.3% to 34,145.48 as of 9:45 a.m. in Mumbai. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2020

6. India's Sensex Stays Volatile as Investors Weigh Stimulus, Virus.

Author

Vishnoi, Abhishek

Subjects
INVESTORS, WEIGHT measurement, COVID-19 pandemic, VIRUSES, LOAN reimbursement, COVID-19
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- India stocks fluctuated after closing at a three-year low as investors weighed global stimulus measures while coronavirus infections picked up in the world's second-most populous nation. The S&P BSE Sensex Index swung between gains and losses in early trading to add 1% to 28,692.52 as of 10:07 a.m. in Mumbai, trimming a record weekly loss to 16%. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2020

9. India Stocks Fall as Weak Start to Earnings Weighs on Sentiment.

Author

Acharya, Nupur

Subjects
ECONOMIC expansion, CAPITAL market, WEIGHT measurement, MUTUAL funds
Abstract

Concerns linger about cash crunch in the system: IDBI Cap "The industrial production data shows extreme weakness in most segments of the economy", said A. K. Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd. "Earnings too so far haven't provided any positive surprises". [Extracted from the article]

Published
2019

11. India's Sensex Rises as Investors Weigh State Election Outcome.

Author

Acharya, Nupur

Subjects
ELECTIONS, INVESTORS, WEIGHT measurement, INFORMATION technology
Abstract

India stocks advanced in a volatile session as investors awaited the outcome of crucial state elections to gauge the political mood before national polls next year. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.5 percent to 35,513.14 in Mumbai after swinging between gains and losses nearly a dozen times. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2018

12. India's Adani weighs up Schuldschein debut.

Author

Brown, Silas

Subjects
CONGLOMERATE, WEIGHT measurement, INVESTORS, DEBT, BUSINESS enterprises
Abstract

Adani Group, the Indian conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, is considering a non-deal roadshow to Schuldschein investors, as Western private debt markets gain ground with companies in Asia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020

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