A comparative study on the Waist Hip Ratio and Serum Lipid Profile in Information Technology employees with Non Information Technology Employees

ABSTRACT

Background: In Information Technology (I.T) employees, occupational stress is more common which cause alterations in biochemical parameters and diseases. Aim: To compare the Waist Hip Ratio (WHR), Body Mass Index (BMI) and serum lipid profile like Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), in I.T employees with non I.T employees. Materials and methods: This was a comparative study in which employees who were working in I.T Company compared with employees not working in I.T Company. The study included totally 300 subjects of whom 150 were I.T employees and 150 were Non I.T employees. Weight, height, waist and hip measurement were taken. Fasting blood samples were analyzed for Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL and VLDL. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 11.5. Results were expressed as mean ± SD. Results: BMI and WHR were significantly decreased in I.T employees than in Non I.T employees. There was no significant difference in Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL and VLDL. Conclusion: The significant reduction in BMI and WHR in I.T employees may be due to their relaxation exercises in between the working hours, regular physical exercise, periodical health check – up, and life style modification which were not seen in non I.T employees.