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Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 2(2), pp. 15 - 19
DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2014.020201
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Anthropometric Indices, Plasma Albumin, Uric Acid and Packed Cell Volume in Students of Tertiary Institutions
Mathew Folaranmi Olaniyan 1,*, Folorunso Olabiyi 2, Adebisi .A. Ademuyiwa 3
1 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state, Nigeria
2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, AfeBabalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
3 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state - Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Background: Anthropometric indices, plasma albumin, uric acid and packed Cell Volume(PCV) are good markers of malnutrition and the associated disorders. Aim and Objective: This work aimed to evaluate the anthropometric indices, plasma albumin, uric acid and packed cell volume in tertiary institution students. Materials and Methods : Anthropometric indices, plasma albumin, uric acid and packed cell volume (PCV) were evaluated in 200 students of two tertiary institutions in Owo-Nigeria which include Achievers University and Rufus Giwa polytechnic, Owo, Ondo state-Nigeria (comprising of 95 males and 105 females). Anthropometric measurements including weight, height, and waist and hips circumference were measured. Body mass index and waist-hip ratio were also calculated. Plasma uric acid, and albumin were estimated biochemically by spectrophotometry while PCV was determined by capillary tube method. Results: The results showed a statistically higher significant difference in the values of mid arm circumference obtained from Achievers University (10.48卤0.72) than the values obtained in the students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo (9.72卤1.14) with P < 0.05. The values of plasma albumin were also statistically significantly higher (P< 0.05) in students of Achievers University, Owo (47.84卤4.5) than the values obtained in the students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo (42.36卤4.89) with P < 0.05. There was also a significant gender difference in the values of mid arm circumference and plasma albumin obtained from the students of the two institutions with p<0.05. Conclusion: We therefore recommend routine measurements of anthropometric indices, Packed Cell Volume and biochemical parameters (Serum Uric acid and Albumin) are hereby suggested for early detection of malnutrition and its associated disorders among students of tertiary institutions due to significant alterations in the level of the parameter.
KEYWORDS
Anthropometric Indices, Albumin, Uric Acid, PCV, Students, Polytechnic, University, Tertiary
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mathew Folaranmi Olaniyan , Folorunso Olabiyi , Adebisi .A. Ademuyiwa , "Anthropometric Indices, Plasma Albumin, Uric Acid and Packed Cell Volume in Students of Tertiary Institutions," Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 15 - 19, 2014. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2014.020201.
(b). APA Format:
Mathew Folaranmi Olaniyan , Folorunso Olabiyi , Adebisi .A. Ademuyiwa (2014). Anthropometric Indices, Plasma Albumin, Uric Acid and Packed Cell Volume in Students of Tertiary Institutions. Universal Journal of Medical Science(CEASE PUBLICATION), 2(2), 15 - 19. DOI: 10.13189/ujmsj.2014.020201.