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Correlation Between Body Mass Index And Semen Quality In Male Infertility Patients, Tang Wen-Hao, Zhuang Xin-Jie, Ma Lu-Lin, Qiao Jie, Hong Kai, Zhao Lian-Ming, Liu De-Feng, Mao Jia-Ming, Zhang Hong-Liang, Zhou Shan-Jie, Jiang Hui
Correlation Between Body Mass Index And Semen Quality In Male Infertility Patients, Tang Wen-Hao, Zhuang Xin-Jie, Ma Lu-Lin, Qiao Jie, Hong Kai, Zhao Lian-Ming, Liu De-Feng, Mao Jia-Ming, Zhang Hong-Liang, Zhou Shan-Jie, Jiang Hui
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The question of whether body mass index (BMI) affects semen quality and male fertility is controversial. The purpose of this research was to determine whether there is a correlation between BMI and semen analysis parameters. Materials and methods: A total of 617 male infertility patients were recruited and separated into 3 groups according to BMI values as follows: normal weight group (n = 334), overweight group (n = 220), and obese group (n = 63). Height and weight were measured and a routine semen analysis was performed for all patients. Results: Significant differences existed in BMI, age, and sperm …
Prevalence Of Hypertension And Its Association With Obesity Among Schoolchildren Aged 6-15 Living In Sakarya Province In Turkey, Fati̇h Muhammed Önsüz, Fi̇gen Demi̇r
Prevalence Of Hypertension And Its Association With Obesity Among Schoolchildren Aged 6-15 Living In Sakarya Province In Turkey, Fati̇h Muhammed Önsüz, Fi̇gen Demi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Childhood hypertension and its association with obesity are becoming important issues worldwide. The prevalence of hypertension and obesity are growing in both developed and developing countries. This paper aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among school-aged children in Sakarya (western part of Turkey) and to determine whether or not obesity is associated with hypertension. Materials and methods: Twelve schools were randomly selected from an area in the center of the Sakarya. A total of 2166 students participated in the study. The students were visited at school, and their weights, heights, and blood pressures were measured. The World Health …