Social and Environmental Correlates of Obesity in Medical Students of UPUMS Saifai: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Medical students are more prone to gain excess weight due to long study hours and unhealthy food habits. Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence and social and environmental correlates of obesity among undergraduate students of a medical college of a rural area in central Uttar Pradesh, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in one of the medical colleges of central Uttar Pradesh, India. Data were collected on socio-demographic and behavioural factors, and anthropometric assessments were carried out using standard equipment and procedures. Results: The proportion of overweight/obesity was 15.6%. Fast food consumption, per capita income and hypertension were found to have statistically significant association with overweight/ obesity.