Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Medical Students and its Correlation with Sleep Pattern and Duration

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Carrying angle (CA) is the angle subtended by median axis of the arm with fully extended and supinated forearm. There is scarcity of evidence in the literature regarding differences between the CA in both sexes depending upon the ossification of arm and forearm bones and comparison of CA between dominant and non dominant limb. Study aimed at comparison of data obtained by measuring CA by manual method between dominant and non dominant limb in age group 18 – 30 years. Material and Methods: CA was measured in 200 individuals of both sexes by clinical method with a manual goniometer. Results: Present study shows the significant gender difference and significant difference between dominant and non dominant limb. Conclusion: Unnecessary x ray exposure to children, young adults and pregnant women can be avoided, by measuring CA by clinical methods.