Prevalence of abdominal obesity among medical and dental students of Faisalabad Medical University: A cross-sectional comparative analysis of waist-to-height ratio and body mass index.

ABSTRACT: Obesity rates are increasing worldwide; however, the body mass index (BMI) may not effectively reflect abdominal adiposity. The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a more straightforward measure that may more accurately indicate central adiposity; however, research on this among Pakistani medical students is scarce. This study analyzed BMI and WHtR in evaluating abdominal obesity among medical and dental students. From June to September, 2022, A cross sectional study was conducted at Faisalabad Medical University in Pakistan with 328 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Surgery students selected randomly from different classes. A comprehensive questionnaire and standardized anthropometric measurements were employed. BMI was assessed using international and Asia-Paci

SUBMITTER: Hussain U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863874 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature