ЕTHNIC PECULIARITIES OF FAT MASS DISTRIBUTION AMONG WOMEN IN THE KHAKASSIA REPUBLIC

Abstract

The aim - to identify ethnic peculiaritie of age-related adipose tissue distribution among women in the Khakassia Republic. Methods. We examined 1 384 women aged 16-20 years and 21-35 both Asian and Caucasian. Body height, weight, chest- and buttocks circumferences we measures. In addition eight site skin-fold measurements were taken. Body mass index and components of body composition were calculated. Results. Body weight, body mass index, chest and buttocks circumferences were greater among Caucasian women compared to Asians. The absolute amount of adipose tissue in Caucasians exceeded correspondent values for Asians. Both absolute and relative fat mass increased with age in both groups. Skinfold thickness was greater in higher hip and lower leg compared to other sites in the younger age-group of Caucasian women. In the older Caucasian age-group skinfold thickness was greater on on the upper and lower extremities compared to other sites. To the contrary, skinfold thickness was greater on the body in Asian women. Conclusion. Ethnic peculiarities of the distribution of adipose tissue in Caucasian and Asian women should be taken into account using personalised approach to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the metabolic syndrome among residents of Khakassia Republic.