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Effect of Altered Sleep Rhythm on Body Mass Index
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Effect of Altered Sleep Rhythm on Body Mass Index
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
ABSTRACT:Objective: To assess the influence of de-synchronized sleep rhythm caused by rotatory shift work on Body Mass Index (BMI)in health care providers.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Dow university hospital Karachi, from November 2013 to May2015. To outline underlying risk factor for obesity, a universal sample of all eligible health care providers working in split shifts(service across 24 hours of the clock, each day of the week)(n=91) were enlisted. We used the BMI calculator of heart foundationAustralia. However, Asian cutoff points by WHO were also taken into consideration (BMI classification Global data base onBMI, WHO 2006) whereby BMI above 25 was considered to be obese in the Asian countries (WPRO criteria). BMI wasdetermined by using metric system. Height was recorded in centimeters and weight was obtained in kilograms. Gender basedBMI was calculated for adult men and women. The healthy range of B...
