Post Covid-19 Body Composition And Pulmonary Function Among Young-To-Middle-Aged Adults In Karnataka, India : A Kinanthropometric Study
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https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk2528Keywords:
India, Post-COVID, Body Composition, Pulmonary Function, Kin-AnthropometryAbstract
Introduction: The interplay between body composition and respiratory health has gained renewed importance in the wake of COVID-19. In this cross-sectional kin anthropometric study, 536 adults aged 26–40 years from Dharwad and Ramanagara districts, Karnataka, who had recovered from COVID-19, were examined to assess the relationship between body composition and pulmonary function. Methods: Height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured alongside pulmonary function parameters like Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV₁), and oxygen saturation (SpO₂) using standardized protocols. Results: Pearson correlation and Chi-square tests revealed a consistent inverse association between BMI and pulmonary function, with stronger correlations in females (FVC r = -0.585; FEV₁ r = -0.626; SpO₂ r = –0.170) than males (FVC r = -0.338; FEV₁ r = -0.584; SpO₂ r = -0.146), all statistically significant (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that elevated BMI adversely affects post-COVID respiratory recovery, particularly in women. Conclusion: Integrating BMI assessment into post-COVID follow-up care and adopting gender-sensitive rehabilitation strategies may improve long-term pulmonary outcomes.
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