The Relationship between Anthropometric Indices and Lipid Profiles In-OfficeEmployees

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric indices and lipid profile in-office employees.Methods:This descriptive study was performed in Tehran,Iran.In total 294 office employees(166 males and 83 females)participated as samples study in this research.Blood samples(TC,TG,HDL-C,LDL-C and LDL-C to HDL-C ratio)were taken from the brachial vein in sitting position and fasting state.Then anthropometric indices includingbody mass index(BMI),waist circumferences(WC)and waist-hip ratio(WHR)were measured and recorded.All statistical analyses were conducted with“SPSS 21”.Results:There was a positive and significant correlation between TG and LDL-C/HDL-C ratio with BMI,WC and WHR.There was also a direct and significant correlation between WHR and LDL-C.On the other hand,there was an inverse correlation between HDL with BMI,WC and WHR.Moreover,anthropometric indices(BMI,WC and WHR)were significantly higher in the older group than the younger group.Also,triglycerides,LDL-C and also,BMI,WC and WHR were significantly higher in men than women;but,HDL-C was significantly higher in women.Conclusion:Regarding the association of anthropometric indices with lipid profile and its significant differences across age and gender groups,these parameters can be used to evaluate and screen cardiovascular and metabolic disease-related risk factors.

The Evaluation of Differenceson Geriatric Syndromesbetween Active and Sedentary Elderly

Purpose:The purpose of the present study was to investigate the differences between diseases,geriatric syndrome and medication use among sedentary and active community-dwelling elderly in Tehran.Method:In this cross-sectional study,465 community-dwelling elderly men aged 60-95 living independently in Tehran city,Iran participated voluntarily.After the evaluation of PA(physical activity)levels,subjects were divided into two(active elderly and sedentary elderly)groups.Then age-related geriatric syndromes and diseases were measured by questionnaires and functional tests.Data analysis was performed using SPSS(Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)statistical software version 21 and p-value of<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Achievements of the study:The result of T-test showed that compared with sedentary participants,highly active individuals had better life expectancyand lower risk of fall and sarcopenia(p<0.01).In relation to comorbidities,the number of diseases in physically active individuals was the same as men in sedentary group(p>0.05).It can be stated that higher PA level plays an effective role in the improvement of many age-related disorders and successful aging.