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ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS IN
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF KARSHI CITY
Sharipova Sitora Shukrilla qizi
Master's student in Biology, Karshi State University.
Email:
, Tel: +99890-428-19-43.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17018940
Abstract.
This study investigated anthropometric indicators among 123 university
students in Karshi city. The measurements included div height, div weight, chest
circumference, waist and hip circumferences, while div mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio
(WHR), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) were calculated. Statistical analysis revealed the
presence of overweight, central obesity risk, underweight, and other health-related
anthropometric thresholds among the students. The findings provide an important basis for the
early detection of changes in youth, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and the development of
preventive measures.
Keywords:
anthropometry, div mass index (BMI), div height, div weight, chest
circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-
height ratio (WHtR), physical development, health, students.
Introduction.
The high prevalence of overweight, central obesity, and underweight
among students highlights the importance of anthropometric indicators as essential criteria for
assessing their health and physical development. Measurements such as div height, div
weight, div mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-to-
height ratio (WHtR) provide valuable insights into students’ physical development levels [1,6].
In recent years, factors such as reduced physical activity, unhealthy dietary habits, and
increased stress have contributed to a rise in overweight and obesity rates among young people
[1,2,5]. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a BMI below 18.5 kg/m² indicates
underweight, a BMI above 25 kg/m² is classified as overweight, and values equal to or exceeding
30 kg/m² correspond to varying degrees of obesity [3,4]. Therefore, examining the
anthropometric indicators of students in Karshi city is of particular importance for evaluating
their health status. The aim of this study is to analyze students’ anthropometric indicators, assess
their significance in determining health conditions, and evaluate their compliance with normative
standards.
Methodology.
The study was conducted during the winter of 2025 among 123 students
aged 16
–
23 years (23 males and 100 females) enrolled at Karshi State University and the
University of Economics and Pedagogy. The mean age of participants was 18.5 ± 1.03 years.
Standard anthropometric methods were used to measure div height, div weight, chest
circumference, waist circumference, and hip circumference. Based on these measurements, the
waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was calculated from waist circumference and div height, the
waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) was derived from waist and hip circumferences, and the div mass
index (BMI) was determined using div weight and height. Data were processed and analyzed
using Microsoft Excel.
Results and Discussion
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The average height of the students was 167 cm, with an average div weight of 69 kg
and a mean BMI of 24.93. (table 1)
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According to BMI classification, 13.7% of students were underweight, 16.94% were
overweight, and 1.61% were identified with first-degree obesity. (table 2)
•
Based on waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), 31% of female students and 21.74% of male students
were at risk of central obesity.
•
According to waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)
≥ 0.5, 22% of females and 47.83% of males
were found to be at increased risk.
•
Significant differences were observed between the indicators of physical development.
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Table 1. Descriptive characteristics of the study participants
Anthropometric parameters
Min
Max
Mean
St.Dev
Age
16
23
18,5
1,030974
Height (cm)
145
186
166,5
8,24
Weight (kg)
42
93
69
10,04514
Body Mass Index (BMI)
15,2
30,8
24,93
3,21
Chest circumference
63
110
91
10,69652
Waist circumference
60
118
77,5
10,25787
Hip circumference
71
120
90
8,306888
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
0,677
0,983
0,861
0,087698
Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)
0,358
0,654
0,465
0,05724
Table 2. Classification of students based on Body Mass Index (BMI)
Category
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Number (N) of respondents (%)
Underweight
Below 18.5
17 (13,7%)
Normal weight
18.5-24.9
84 (67,75%)
Overweight
25.0-29.9
21 (16,94%)
Obesity class 1
30.0-34.9
2 (1,61%)
Conclusion.
The results of the conducted study made it possible to assess the health
status of university students in Karshi city through the analysis of selected anthropometric
indicators.
Based on the obtained values of div mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and
waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), tendencies toward overweight and abdominal obesity were
observed among the students.
Although the majority of respondents (67.75%) fell within the normal weight category
according to BMI, 16.94% were classified as overweight, and 13.7% were found to be
underweight. Furthermore, WHR and WHtR analyses revealed the presence of central obesity
(31%) and cardiometabolic risk (22%) among female students, while among male students, these
figures were 21.74% and 47.83%, respectively.
These findings highlight the relevance of abdominal obesity as a risk factor for health
issu
es among university students. In particular, students with a WHtR ≥ 0.5 require special
preventive attention and programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.
In conclusion, WHR and WHtR can be considered simple, effective, reliable, and modern
tools for assessing the health of university-aged populations.
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The results of this study emphasize the need for regular monitoring of students’ physical
development in higher education institutions, promoting healthy eating habits, and developing
preventive strategies to increase physical activity.
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