The study of diabetes mellitus in Gorgan, Iran

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Comparative study of breast-feeding state among Fars (native) Torkman, and sistani ethnic group of rural areas in Gorgan district

This study is a epidemiological description study that has been carried out for determining the status of breast feeding and extra feeding in the children of the Gorgan rural. Three race of the Gorgan rural such as Fars (native), Torkman and immigrants of sistani have been compared. Among 118 Gorgan rural, 20 of them were chosen by systematical simple random way. All children of 0-6 years old were studied. On the whole, 2890 children were studied. Results showed that 1) in the first six-month after birth, 86.1% children are nourished by breast milk. The Torkman races have significant statistical differences with Fars (native) and Sistani races (p<0.05), 2) 34.6% children of Gorgan rural have begun extra feeding from sixmonth age. The highest and the lowest ratio have been observed in sistani (40.1%) and Fars (native) children (30.5%) respectively, 3) in the Gorgan children, the rate of the breast-feeding is higher than that was reported for whole the country. The children of the sistani race who live in Gorgan rural should be more supported from the nutritional viewpoint and the education of the breast-feeding must be considered more than the others. According to the results of this study, it can be conclude that social and cultural factors could change in the patterns of the children' nutrition. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2006

The prevalence of the elevation serum alanine amino transaminase at gorgan in Northern Iran

The elevation of serum alanine aminotranferase levels is associated most commonly with some forms of liver diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of elevated serum alanine aminotransferase levels and the possible liver damages in this region. This was a clinical laboratory based study. The data was obtained from the Danesh Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at Gorgan in northern Iran. The aminotransferase activity was measured by the pyridoxal -5-phsphate reaction. Values over 31 and 41 U/L were considered as indicative of elevated enzyme activity in females and males respectively. The findings of this study indicated that 16% of our population in general and of those who were aged 18-40 years in particular, had a form of liver disorder due to elevated enzyme, with a higher incidence among the female subjects, which seemed to be slightly higher than that reported by other studies earlier. The incidence was slightly higher among females. It seemed that high proportions of people (16%) in this region had an elevated serum enzyme activity of alanine amino-tranferase and according to well-documented reports, it might probably be associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A comprehensive study is recommended to elaborate carefully the state of liver diseases in this region of Iran

The comparison of nutritional status between Turkman and Non-Turkman ethnic groups in north of Iran

Undernutrition and obesity are two most children health problems in world. Several agents can effect on food pattern among ethnic groups. This study was designed to determine nutritional status among rural children by two ethnic groups (Turkman and Non-Turkman) in north of Iran in 2004. We chose 20 villages of 118 by cluster and simple sampling. All of 2-5 years old children in this area were considered in this study. Sample size was 1446 cases (551 = Turkman and 895 = non-Turkman). Height, weight and personal identification were recorded by questioner. BMI percentile and under -1SD, -2SD and -3SD from NCHS were used for comparison. X2-test and T-test were used to analyze by software SPSS. Turkman children are about 426 g heavier and 4.9 cm taller than non-Turkman in all of age groups. T-test is significant between two groups by weight and height (p<0.05). Stunting and underweight were observed in Turkman group 13.2 and 1.9%, respectively less than in non-Turkman by -2SD criterion. There is a significant difference between two groups by stunting (p<0.05). Obesity and overweight exist in Turkman group 24.5 and 2.6%, respectively are less than in non-Turkman. Obesity is statistical significant between two groups (p<0.05). Secular growth in two groups is incompatible and in Turkman group, it is better than Non-Turkman. There is severe height deficit in Non-Turkman group and it increases the BMI values. Thereby, malnutrition is the most health problem in rural area in north of Iran and nutritional intervention is necessary for solving these problems. BMI values are not suitable for children with stature failure. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information

The comparison of the anemia in pregnant and non-pregnant women in the villages of the South-East of Caspian Sea-Gorgan-Iran

The main purpose of this study is the comparison due to Iron deficiency in the villages of Gorgan city. Forty eight and 361 non-pregnant women were be classified in two groups for comparing among 415 women of 18-35 years old were chosen by compound sampling. After sampling, hematological examination was done by using Coulter counter in 9000 model and measuring of the serum iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) were performed by using spectrophotometery. In the pregnant women, serum Iron less than 30 mic g dL-1, Hemoglobin less than 11 g dL-1, Transferrin Saturation (TS) less than 16% were be consider as anemia point and in non-pregnant women, this point is the serum iron less than 40 mic g dL-1, hemoglobin less than 12 g dL-1 and TS less than 16%. In pregnant women, the prevalence of the anemia on the basis of serum iron index, TS and Hb in seen 24.2, 42.4, 18.2%, respectively and in non-pregnant women is 21.2, 34.55 and 20.98%. In pregnant and non-pregnant women, the Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) is 83.48 and 85.34 Flit. There is a significant statistical differences on base of mean of Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) and MCV among non-pregnant and pregnant women in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester (p<0.005). On the time of the sampling, 33% of pregnant and 8.4% of non-pregnant women have used Iron compounds. The results of this study shows in pregnancy period, supplement of the iron is necessary and person's need must be evaluated before prescribing drug

The comparative study of anemia among three different races of women fars-native, Turkaman and Sistanee in the villages around Gorgan Iran (South-East of Caspian Sea)

Anemia is one of the nutritional difficulties in third world (developing countries). Various factors including ecological play a role in causing anemia. This study was set up to determine iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to iron deficiency among the groups of women (Fars-native, Turkaman and Immigrant Sistanee) in villages around Gorgan. According to earlier studies it was decided to study on 415 women age 18-35 year (Fats-native = 128, Turkaman = 128 and Sistanee = 103). The sample population was chosen from 20 villages using random-clustering method. Hematological indexes and biochemical tests (serum iron and TIBC) were determined. In this study the Transferrine saturation rate <16% and Hb concentration <12 g dL-1 was considered as iron deficiency and anemia respectively. The combination of iron deficiency and anemia was considered to be as iron deficiency anemia taking notice of reference value for the pregnant woman. The prevalence of iron deficiency in Fars- native, Turkaman and Sistanee women 33.6, 47.6 and 26.2%, respectively. The rate of anemia on the same women 27.7, 18.75 and 22.33% and iron deficiency anemia were 15.6, 11.9 and 11.3%, respectively. χ 2-Test showed a meaningful in regard to iron deficiency and anemia among the three groups of women (p<0.005) was seen. A significant statistical correlation was seen between Hb and MCHC in Fars- native (r = 0.457, p<0.001), Turkaman (r = 0.294, p<0.01) and Sistanee women (r = 0.467, p<0.001). This correlation is strong enough in Turkaman race. From the results of this study it can be concluded that in addition to prevalence of anemia its characteristic also is different among the three groups of women. It should be added that anemia is one of the women nutritional problems in the village around Gorgan

Seroepidemiologic evaluation of anti-toxoplasma antibodies among women in North of Iran

This study is a cross sectional and descriptive study. Sample population was the women referred for marriage consultation to Gorgan Marriage Consultation Center in 2004. The prevalence of toxoplasma antibodies (IgG, IgM) was determined by ELISA method. Blood samples were collected randomly from 300 women referred to the center for consultation. They were transferred to the laboratory for antibodies determination. Gorgan located in north of Iran and south east of Caspian sea. The results showed that the general prevalence to the positive cases based on high titer of IgG was 48.3% and of IgM was 11.7%. There was not any relation between positive cases and age, education, place of residence, job, keeping domestic animals (except cat) vegetable consumption and wash-up, but there was a relation between the positive cases of IgM and keeping cat at home (PV<.025). More over 51.7% of pregnant women in Gorgan were seronegative and the were prone to acute toxoplasmosis during their pregnancy. The results of this study confirm that the determination of the diagnostic toxoplasmosis is an necessary test during pregnancy. © 2007 Asian Network for Scientific Information

The comparative study of obesity among mothers with different ethnic groups in northern IRAN

Background: To evaluate the prevalence of obesity and some related factors in the villages around Gorgan which is a multi-racial and capital city of Golestan Province, northern Iran. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 2854 women participated. Interviewers recorded the data using the questionnaire. Subjects were weighed on scales and had their height, waist, and hip circumferences. Economic status was categorized based on 10 consumer items considered necessary for modern-day life (Low >=3, Moderate = 4-6 and Good = 7-10). Three ethnic groups were compared in this study: Fars (native), Turkman and Sistani. This study carried out in rural area of Golestan Province in 2004. Results: Body Mass Index (BMI) in ranges of (25-29.9), (30-39.9) and (>=40) was observed in 28.3, 15.9 and 0.5 of the subject, respectively. The frequency of BMI over 25 among Fars(native), Turkman and Sistani mothers was 64.3, 43.4 and 32.9, respectively and statistical differences was significant (P<0.02). In 39.1 of these women, the Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) exceeded 0.8 and the index was higher in Turkman women compared with other groups. The frequency of economic status was 34.7, 50.8 and 55.9, respectively, without any significant difference. The prevalence of obesity in literate women was significantly higher than in illiterate women (P<0.04). Conclusion: Obesity is a common health problem among women in the rural areas of Gorgan and this abnormality is varied among three different ethnic groups in this region

Maternal thyroid stimulating hormone levels during the first trimester of pregnancy at the south-east of the Caspian sea in Iran

This study was designed to explore the status of the thyroid stimulating hormone [TSH] in the first trimester of pregnancy. In this analytical research, 'Project 120', apparently healthy pregnant women in their first trimester of pregnancy were selected randomly from pregnant women who visited the Danesh Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in Gorgan, which is located in northern Iran, during 2007-08. Serum TSH was measured by the Enzyme linked Immunosorbant Assay [ELISA]. He findings of this study indicated that 10% of pregnant women who also were apparently healthy subjects showed abnormal TSH serum concentration on the bases of the reference range of the laboratory kit used in this study, which seems to be incorrect. It is concluded here, that for the accurate measurement and the interpretation of thyroid hormones, the proper reference intervals in each region should be established to avoid confusion about the diagnosis of the thyroid function tests