Difference in BMI and Body Fat Measurement between Bangladeshi Men and Women Living in Hamtramck, Michigan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Meriam Caboral-Stevens, Tsu-Yin Wu
Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · pp. 69–77 · Published 10 Aug 2021
Abstract
Background. There is evidence that points towards an increased preponderance of CVD among Bangladeshi American adults. Yet, most health data on Bangladeshi Americans were derived from New York studies or were clustered with other Asian subgroups. Aim. To determine whether there is a difference in body mass index (BMI) and body fat measurement between Bangladeshi men and women living in Hamtramck, Michigan. Method. A cross-sectional study design. A convenient sample of adult Bangladeshis who attended two scheduled community events in Hamtramck, Michigan. Results. The mean age of the participants was 48.6 (SD-13.9) years of age and 59% were men. A statistically significant difference was found in the BMI between Bangladeshi men and women, with women having a higher BMI (t(40) = -2.87, p=0.006). Both men and women have high body fat measurements, but not statistically different. Conclusion: Bangladeshi women living in Hamtramck, Michigan may be at an increased risk of developing CVD.
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