Cardiorespiratory fitness in first year MBBS students of NMC,PATNA

Dr. Manish Ranjan; Dr.Anil Kumar Singh

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Cardiorespiratory fitness in first year MBBS students of NMC,PATNA

Dr. Manish Ranjan, Dr. Anil Kumar Singh

Abstract :

Introduction: Physical fitness is the basis of all the activities of our society. A sedentary lifestyle and low physical fitness is the most prevalent modifiable risk factor and even predictor of both cardiovascular disease and all causes of morbidity and mortality. Physical activity and regular exercise may reduce the risk for the chronic diseases and death especially from coronary heart diseases. Objectives: This study is undertaken to assess cardio respiratory fitness of first year MBBS students. Material and method: The study was conducted on 100 healthy first year MBBS students in the age group of 18 to 22years, of the NMCH Patna . Students were divided into two groups; Group I included 64 male students and group II included 36 female students. Height, weight and body surface area were measured. The fitness level of students was measured by 40 mm Endurance test, Fatigue index and VO2 max. VO2 max was determined by Harvard step test. Observation and results: The study revealed low physical fitness in medical students. In our study, VO2max, fatigue indexand 40 mm endurance test values were found to be lower in females than in males and the difference was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that physical activity was found to be low amongst the medical students. Hence, werecommend regular physical exercise in medical curriculum