Obesity: The Indian Perspective
Obesity: The Indian Perspective
Obesity: The Indian Perspective
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% Prevalence<br />
80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
Prevalence of Insulin Resistance (by HOMA-IR)<br />
Asian <strong>Indian</strong> Children (n=396)<br />
0<br />
Overall Prevalence; Males, 21.8%, Females, 35.8%<br />
20<br />
Males Females<br />
66.7<br />
21.3<br />
45<br />
16.7<br />
20.4<br />
58.2<br />
47.6<br />
Normal BMI High BMI Normal BF High BF<br />
Misra et al., Int J <strong>Obesity</strong>, 2004