Irregular Meal Research Articles

Prevalence and patterns of major depressive disorder and subthreshold depressive symptoms in south China

BackgroundInformation on major depressive disorder (MDD) and subthreshold depressive symptoms (SDS) is rarely reported in south China. This study examines the prevalence rates and patterns of MDD and SDS of a large representative sample of adult residents in south China. MethodsThe Guangdong Mental Health Survey was conducted on adults (over 18 years) from September to December 2021. Multistage stratified cluster sampling was used and face-to-face interviews were done with a two-stage design by trained lay interviewers and psychiatrists. A total of 16,377 inhabitants were interviewed using standardized assessment tools. Data were weighted to adjust for differential probabilities of selection and differential response. ResultsThe weighted prevalence rates of MDD and SDS were 2.5 % (95%CI: 2.2 %–2.9 %) and 14.7 % (95%CI: 14.0 %–15.5 %), respectively. Multinomial logistic regression analysis revealed that female, younger age, living in urban area, higher education, unmarried, irregular meal pattern, lack of physical exercise, chronic diseases, irregular napping pattern and short sleep were positively associated with SDS. Besides, female, younger age, unmarried, irregular meal pattern, lack of physical exercise, chronic diseases, short sleep and poor mental health were positively associated with MDD. LimitationsThe cross-sectional nature of the study limited causal inferences. ConclusionsThe prevalence of MDD in Guangdong province in 2021 is higher than in mainland China in 2013. Given the higher prevalence of SDS, and high burden of depression, it also offers valuable opportunities for policymakers and health-care professionals to explore the factors affecting mental health in Guangdong province, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Relationship between depression and lifestyle factors in Chinese adults using multi-level generalized estimation equation model.

Relationship between depression and lifestyle factors in Chinese adults using multi-level generalized estimation equation model.

A Cross-sectional Study to Evaluate the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Indian Setting

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition characterized by the reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus, causing unpleasant symptoms and/or consequences such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD in the student stages can have a negative impact on their quality of life, college attendance, everyday activities, and overall well-being of the individual. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted among medical students of a tertiary care setting from August 2021 to October 2021 for a 3-month duration. A convenient sample of 458 participants from all the years of MBBS were included in this study. Results: A total of 458 medical students were made part of this study, of which most of them (58.9%) were female and 41.1% were male. The average age among the study participants was 22 ± 2.3 years (range of 18–27 years). The average body mass index (BMI) of the individuals was 23.48 (range: 14.58–32.41), with the majority (54.8%) of them having a normal BMI. Discussion: In our study, we found that the prevalence of GERD in the medical students of a rural Indian tertiary care setting was 24.2%, and was observed that irregular meal timings and consuming coffee and soft drinks are the crucial risk factors for developing GERD in the medical students in comparison to the general population. Conclusion: Medical students should be trained on proper eating habits, maintaining an ideal body weight, good sleep hygiene, and avoiding drinking alcohol and smoking to lessen the burden of GERD.

Meal Pattern and Micro Nutrient Adequacy of Food Consumed by Secondary School Female Adolescents in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Adolescents have high nutritional needs but usually engage in unhealthy eating which has resulted into an irregular meal consumption pattern especially skipping of breakfast which has a significant impact on their health in adulthood. This study assessed meal pattern and micro-nutrient adequacy of food consumed by secondary school female adolescents in Ibadan. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was conducted among female adolescents in selected secondary schools in two Local Government Areas in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. A total of 384 respondents were used, using a proportionate random sampling technique, a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio demographic data, 24-hours dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire was used to collect information on meal pattern and food intake from respondents. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to analyze the demographic factors, Total Dietary Assessment was used to analyze the 24-hours dietary recall and Chi-square was used to determine the association between meal pattern and micronutrient adequacy, with level of significance set at (p < 0.05). More than half 57.8% of the female respondents were between the ages of 13-15 years, 62.5% of them ate thrice a day while 60.2% of them skip meals of which lunch was mostly skipped. The result revealed that Calcium (mg) 26.02% is the most deficient of all the micronutrient while Vitamin B6, Zn and Fe met the RDA intake. Therefore, female adolescents should consume calcium supplement and foods rich in calcium more, government should also create more nutritional programs to enlighten them on the benefits of eating healthy.

Internet addiction among undergraduate medical students in Myanmar: A cross-sectional study

Objective: To determine the prevalence of internet addiction and its associated factors among undergraduate students attending medical universities in Myanmar. Methods: Internet addiction was assessed using Young's internet addiction test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was applied to determine the factors associated with internet addiction. Altogether 950 students from all medical universities were included in the study voluntarily. Result: The prevalence of internet addiction in the study population was 72.2% (95%CI: 69.3%, 75.0%). According to the results of multiple logistic regression analysis, age, percentage of pocket money spent for internet, time spent per day using the internet, peer pressure, health-related behaviours (irregular meals, sleep disturbances, and missing social gatherings), and academic performance (postponement of the study and inability to concentrate on studying) were significant predictors of internet addiction. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of internet addiction among Myanmar undergraduate medical students. Appropriate interventions, including promotion and strengthening of active and healthy lifestyles among students, should be implemented to prevent internet addiction and its adverse outcomes.

Diyetisyene başvuran Türk kadınlarında tıkınırcasına yeme davranışının klinik önemi: Hedonik açlık, beslenme durumu ve diyet alışkanlıkları üzerine bir araştırma

It is conducted to detect binge eating disorder in women who apply to a dietitian and to examine its relationship with hedonic hunger and obesity. This study was conducted with 400 adult women aged 19-50 years. Bulimic Investigatory Test Edinburgh was used to examine binge eating disorder, and The Power of Food Scale was used to determine hedonic hunger status. 25.2% of the participants had binge eating disorder and 74.7% had hedonic hunger. While most women with binge eating disorder (87.0%) have hedonic hunger, women without binge eating disorder have a significantly lower body mass index (25.3 ±5.12 kg/m2 vs 27.0±5.46 kg/m2, p=0.005). It was found that women with binge eating disorder diet more frequently (87.1% vs. 41.8%), have more appetite (78.2% vs. 29.8%), and have more irregular meals than those without binge eating disorder (68.3% vs. 41.3% (p=0.001). While 64.3% of women without binge eating disorder consume processed/packaged products less than once in 15 days, 57.5% consume more than 1-4 times a week (p=0.007). Binge eating disorder positively and significantly correlated with hedonic hunger and body mass index (r=0.522, p=0.001; r=0.234, p=0.001, respectively). Binge eating disorder is an important factor in the nutritional status and food preference of women who apply to a dietitian.

Nightshift imposes irregular lifestyle behaviors in police academy trainees.

Shiftwork increases risk for numerous chronic diseases, which is hypothesized to be linked to disruption of circadian timing of lifestyle behaviors. However, empirical data on timing of lifestyle behaviors in real-world shift workers are lacking. To address this, we characterized the regularity of timing of lifestyle behaviors in shift-working police trainees. Using a two-group observational study design (N = 18), we compared lifestyle behavior timing during 6 weeks of in-class training during dayshift, followed by 6 weeks of field-based training during either dayshift or nightshift. Lifestyle behavior timing, including sleep-wake patterns, physical activity, and meals, was captured using wearable activity trackers and mobile devices. The regularity of lifestyle behavior timing was quantified as an index score, which reflects day-to-day stability on a 24-hour time scale: Sleep Regularity Index, Physical Activity Regularity Index, and Mealtime Regularity Index. Logistic regression was applied to these indices to develop a composite score, termed the Behavior Regularity Index (BRI). Transitioning from dayshift to nightshift significantly worsened the BRI, relative to maintaining a dayshift schedule. Specifically, nightshift led to more irregular sleep-wake timing and meal timing; physical activity timing was not impacted. In contrast, maintaining a dayshift schedule did not impact regularity indices. Nightshift imposed irregular timing of lifestyle behaviors, which is consistent with the hypothesis that circadian disruption contributes to chronic disease risk in shift workers. How to mitigate the negative impact of shiftwork on human health as mediated by irregular timing of sleep-wake patterns and meals deserves exploration.

A Study on Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight among Adolescent Girls

The unabated rise in the prevalence of overweight in adolescents is one of the most alarming public health issues facing the world. The prevalence of obesity and overweight was determined among 732 affluent adolescent girls of Bengaluru. The results indicated that 21.17% of the girls were overweight and 13.38% were obese. Information regarding knowledge, attitude and dietary &amp; lifestyle practices of 98 obese and 155 overweight adolescent girls was collected using a structured questionnaire. It was seen that although 49% of the adolescent girls had fair knowledge, and all the subjects had positive attitudes towards nutrition and healthy lifestyle, a negative correlation was seen between Knowledge and Practice; and Attitude and Practice. Faulty dietary practices such as irregular meal pattern, frequent consumption of energy dense, high calorie food and drinks and physical inactivity were seen to be the main causes of obesity and overweight in the girls. It was also seen that the intake of protein and fat was significantly higher (p&lt;0.05) than the RDA for obese and overweight adolescents.

A Comparative Clinical Study on Effect of Samsaptak Choorna and Avipattikar Choorna in Management of Amlapitta

Introduction: In this modern era, we all are undergoing different lifestyle modification related to food and lifestyle. Irregular meal pattern, work in shift duties, irregular sleep timing, craze for fast food, anxiety, and stress-induced hectic unhealthy schedules cause various disorders due to which there has been an extraordinary increase in the disorders related to Annavahasrotas or the gastrointestinal (G.I) system. Burning sensation in chest, sour belching, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, headache, and constipation are the most common complaints faced in day-to-day life. All these symptoms point toward Amlapitta in Ayurveda. If left untreated, it may lead to complications such as ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract and forward the known medications such as Avipattikar Choorna andSamsaptak Choorna are taken for the study to evaluate their effect and compare their effect.Materials and Methods: 20 patients of Group A were treated with Samsaptak Choorna for 30 days. 20 patients of Group B were treated with Avipattikar Choorna for 30 days’ 20 patients in each group and both groups subjected to Amlapitta treatment: In the first group, doses of Samsaptak Choorna 3 g BID per day in divided doses for period of 30 days and in the second group, doses of AvipattikarChoorna 3 g BID per day in divided doses for period of 30 days.Results: The result of both groups was analyzed statistically and compared and results were interpreted in the term of increase or decrease in the parameter. The statistical analysis reveals that both the groups are showing good result but Group B is slightly more effective result then Group A in Amlapitta.

A cross-sectional study to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of gastro-esophageal reflux disease among the undergraduate medical students of a tertiary-care Indian setting

Abstract Introduction: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition characterized by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, causing unpleasant symptoms and/or consequences like heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD in the student stages can hurt their quality of life, college attendance, everyday activities, and overall well-being of the individual. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted among medical students of a tertiary care setting from August 2021 to October 2021 for a three-month duration. A convenient sample of 458 participants from all the years of MBBS was included in this study. Results: A total of 458 medical students were made part of this study of which most of them (58.9%) were females and 41.1% were males. The average age among the study participants was 22 ± 2.3 years (range of 18–27 years). The average BMI of the individuals was 23.48 (range 14.58–32.41), with the majority (54.8%) of them having a normal BMI. Discussion: In our study, we found that the prevalence of GERD in the medical students of a rural Indian tertiary care setting was 24.2%, and was observed that irregular meal timings and consuming coffee and soft drinks are the crucial risk factors for developing GERD in the medical students in comparison to the general population. Conclusion: Medical students should be trained on proper eating habits, maintaining ideal body weight, good sleep hygiene, and avoiding drinking alcohol and smoking to lessen the burden of GERD.

A Review on Urdhwaga Amlapitta with special reference to Hyperacidity and its Management through Vaman Karma and Dashang Kwatha.

Amlapittais a disease of Annavaha Srotas(Gastrointestinal tract disorder). It is caused due to improper digestion which occurred due to changing lifestyle, irregular meals timing, eating junk food and stressful behavioural pattern of people in current era., where psychological factors Play an equally important factor along with the dietary indiscretion. Signs and symptoms of Amlapittamentioned in the Ayurvedic texts are very similar to hyperacidity.In Urdhwaga Amlpapittavitiated Pittaand Kaphaare the key factors responsible for whole pathological process. Vamana Karmais indicated as Shodhana Karmafor Urdhwaga Amlapittaas well as so many formulations as Shamana Chikitsa(Dashang kwath)has mentioned in Ayurvedic Samhitas

Multi-Objective Optimal Regulation of Glucose Concentration in Type I Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Type I, or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, is a chronic disease in which insulin is not adequately produced by the pancreatic β-cells, which leads to a high glucose concentration. In practice, external insulin delivery is the only method to deal with this disease. To this end, a multi-objective optimal control for insulin delivery is introduced in this paper. Three conflicting objectives, including minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and reducing the amount of injected insulin, are considered. These objectives are minimized simultaneously while tuning the closed-loop system parameters that include the design details of the linear-quadratic regulator (LQR) and estimator speed of convergence. The lower and upper bounds of the LQR setup parameters are determined by Bryson’s rule taking into account the nominal glucose range (70−160 mg/dL) and maximum and minimum pump infusion rates (0.0024−15 mU/min). The lower and upper bounds of the estimator convergence speed are chosen such that the estimator is faster than the fastest mode of the closed-loop system. For computer simulations, Bergman’s minimal model, which is one of the commonly used models, is employed to simulate glucose-insulin dynamics in Type-I diabetic patients. The optimization problem is solved by the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II), one of the widely used algorithms in solving multi-objective optimization problems (MOPs). The optimal solutions in terms of the Pareto set and its image, the Pareto front, are obtained and analyzed. The results show that the MOP solution introduces many optimal options from which the decision-maker can choose to implement. Furthermore, under high initial glucose levels, parametric variations of Bergman’s model, and external disturbance, the optimal control performance are tested to show that the system can bring glucose levels quickly to the desired value regardless of high initial glucose concentrations, can efficiently work for different patients, and is robust against irregular snacks or meals.

Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among takeaway riders: Up-to-date evidence in Shanghai, China.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common occupational diseases. However, the influencing mechanisms were not clear in the new emerging takeaway rider occupation in the catering industry in China. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a takeaway rider sample from one of the largest e-platforms, the Mei Tuan Company in Shanghai. The chi-square test was used to compare the sex differences in MSDs according to various factors. Binary logistic regressions were then performed to explore the potential risk factors for the occurrence and severity of MSDs adjusted by age, sex and vehicle type. Crude odds ratios (CORs) and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for predictors were reported. The prevalence of MSDs was found to be 54.9% (n = 361). Shoulders (joint pain: 24.5%, n = 154/629 cases; muscle pain: 29.0%, n = 183/632 cases; muscle numbness: 31.7%, n = 120/379 cases) and neck (joint pain: 17.0%, n = 107/629 cases; muscle pain: 14.1%, n = 89/632 cases; muscle numbness: 15.3%, n = 58/379 cases) were the most affected regions. Irregular meals (often having regular meals: p = 0.03, AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.05-3.39; sometimes: p < 0.01, AOR = 2.54, 95% CI: 1.49-4.34 and seldomly: p < 0.01, AOR = 4.24, 95% CI: 2.28-7.91) were positively associated with the occurrence of MSDs. Work-related factors, including working over 5 years (p = 0.02, AOR = 1.87, 95% CI: 1.10-3.17) and over 51 km of food delivery distance per day (51-75 km: p = 0.02, AOR = 2.13, 95CI%:1.13-4.01; ≥76 km: p < 0.01, AOR = 3.12, 95CI%: 1.44-6.77), were strongly associated with severity. MSDs were common among takeaway riders. Personal lifestyles (meal irregularity) were found to predict the occurrence, while work-related factors (longer years of employment and prolonged food delivery distance) were positively associated with severity. Public health efforts should be made to prevent MSDs in this population.

Rethinking of positive effects of eggs on hair in East Asia.

Our bodies are a collection of nutrients. For healthy body production and activities, good nutrients must be balanced and supplied steadily. However, as modern people eat more irregular meals and fast food, they are running out of nutrients needed by the human body. As a result, research was conducted on the effect of eggs with good cost-effectiveness on the human body and hair. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature investigated to convey knowledge of the positive nutrients of modern people's nutrition and eggs. These data were reviewed to identify agreement between each section and the unique guiding area. Regarding the survey criteria, it was finally decided that 31 papers were suitable for evaluating the purpose of research as follows. PRISMA flowcharts allow you to determine the number of records identified, included, and excluded. Eggs are considered the most cost-effective foods that deliver protein, biotin, choline, and vitamin A to the world, and eggs that can be easily consumed are known as nutritional foods because they contain protein, lipids, minerals, and embryonic development growth factors. It is widely consumed as a food that can be eaten by anyone, including the elderly and children. In this study, eggs can be used as important data for modern people by delivering nutrients to the human body and hair of modern people and understanding positive nutrients.

ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ УРОВНЯ СТРЕССА У ИНОСТРАННЫХ СТУДЕНТОК МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ АКАДЕМИИ ПРИ ДИСТАНЦИОННОМ ОБУЧЕНИИ

Goal: determining the level of daily and educational stress and its self-esteem among 3rd year students of the Medical Academy, identifying the prevailing symptoms and the most frequently used methods of stress relief. Material and methods: the study involved 73 3rd year foreign female students of the Medical Academy named after S.I. Georgievsky at the age of 20 years. The Boston test was used to analyze lifestyle and the impact of daily stress on it. The Reeder’s test was used to determine self-reported stress. Academic stress, stress during the exam, and stress relieving techniques were studied using a questionnaire method in the form of responses from 1 to 10 points to questions on assessing the contribution to stress. The obtained data were processed by the method of quartiles (the quartile Q25, the quartile Q75, the interquartile interval IQR were determined) and by the method of variation statistics with the calculation of mean values (Mo mode, Me median, arithmetic mean M) with an estimate of the probability of discrepancies (m), sigmoid deviation of the mean arithmetic (σ). Conclusions: In the distant learning female students, the level of stress was noted, it corresponds to the usual intense life of an active person. The female students confirmed the average level in the effect of stress on their well-feeling. The following factors make the greatest contribution to educational stress: strict teachers, high academic workload, lack of textbooks, irregular meals, and a responsible attitude to learning. The stress during the exam most often manifested itself in the form of tachycardia, palpitations, dry mouth, and headaches. To relieve stress, the use of delicious food, in particular sweets, prolonged sleep, and watching television are often used. It is recommended to conduct explanatory talks about the health benefits and stress relief of exercise.

Assessing Dietary Intakes from Household Budget Survey in Armenia, 2008-2019.

Household budget surveys are used regularly to estimate dietary intakes. The study aims to assess the trends in food consumption and nutrient intake, according to 14 dietary indicators from household budget surveys in Armenia. Data on food consumption was obtained from Armenian Integrated Living Conditions Surveys, 2008–2019. The results indicate that the consumption of all types of foods, including plant-origin has decreased, whereas the consumption of foods of animal origin has mostly stayed stable. Over time, the energy and macronutrient intakes of Armenians have decreased, while the contribution of each food group to total energy and nutrient intake has not changed. More than 50% of total energy, protein, and carbohydrate intake is attributable to cereals and bakery products. The population is characterized by macronutrient variations; the amounts of energy and carbohydrate intake are below the recommended values set by WHO/FAO, total fat intake is at the highest recommended level, while the amount of protein exceeds the threshold. Based on the findings there is an urgent need to increase awareness of nutritional requirements and a need to change widespread dietary practices, such as irregular meal intake and omission of breakfast.

Circadian clock and temporal meal pattern.

The central circadian clock in the brain controls the time-of-the-day variations in acute meal responses, with a low glycemic response but a high satiety/thermogenic response to meals consumed at waking compared to other time points. Consistently, studies show that consuming a significant proportion of calories, particularly carbohydrates, in breakfast is beneficial for the chronic management of obesity and its associated metabolic syndrome, compared to consuming identical meals at dinner. Conversely, breakfast skipping or/and late dinner can have unfavorable metabolic outcomes. It remains controversial how meal frequency affects metabolic health. In contrast, irregular meals, especially irregular breakfasts, show consistent adverse metabolic consequences. Time-restricted feeding (TRF), with all calories consumed within less than 12-h per day, can improve metabolism and extend lifespan. A major component of TRF in humans is caloric restriction, which contributes significantly to the beneficial effects of TRF in humans. By comparison, TRF effects in rodents can be independent of caloric restriction and show day/night phase specificity. TRF could alleviate metabolic abnormalities due to circadian disruption, but its effects appear independent of the circadian clock in rodents. Understanding neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying clock-mediated metabolic regulation will shed light on the metabolic effects of temporal meal patterns.

Особенности качества жизни студентов, в том числе с нарушениями в физическом развитии, в условиях пандемии COVID‑19

In the context of the COVID‑19 pandemic, student youth are facing significant adverse impacts that affect the state of physical and mental health, as well as changes in quality of life indicators. Factors such as the sudden transition of students to online learning, the closure of hostels, limited access to public spaces, an increase in morbidity in the close environment, the manifestation of fears and phobias had a negative impact. Students have irregular meals, limited access to good nutrition, increased time spent in front of the monitor, less opportunities for physical activity and associated significant changes in physical parameters, namely obesity, an increase in body mass index weight. Materials and methods: bibliographic, socio-hygienic, sociological, statistical, analytical methods were used in the work. Findings. Analysis of the results of the study made it possible to establish: a) the average level of the physical component of students’ health is higher than the psychological one; the indicator of the physical component of health, corresponding to the norm, was observed in 70.7% of students; psychological – in 63.4% of students; no statistically significant relationship was found between the physical and psychological components of students’ health; b) in terms of the physical and psychological components of health, the largest percentage of respondents with a norm was noted among students with a lack of body weight; a low level of the physical component of health is much more common in the group of students with excess body weight, compared with the other studied groups.

Young people and adolescents have more irregular meals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nested case-control study on chrono-nutrition before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Chrono-nutrition is an emerging field of research that includes three aspects of time: (1) regularity, (2) frequency, and (3) clock time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implemented lockdown, daily routines were disrupted, which presented a unique opportunity to investigate chrono-nutrition, in particular in adolescents. A nested case-control study was conducted and information on chrono-nutrition was collected via an anonymous online questionnaire including 99 participants aged 13 to 20 years (N = 43 before the COVID-19 pandemic and N = 56 during the COVID-19 pandemic). Differences in chrono-nutrition were tested with chi-square and Mann–Whitney U. During the COVID-19 pandemic, participants consumed their breakfast less regularly (34%) compared with participants before the COVID-19 pandemic (65%) (P = .003). Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, participants consumed snacks in the morning (26% vs. 60%, P = .001), afternoon (19% vs. 81%, P < .000), and evening (22% vs. 84%, P < .001) less regularly. However, the frequency in afternoon (4.9 ± 2.2 times per week vs. 3.8 ± 1.9 times per week, P = .002) and evening snacks (4.4 ± 2.4 times per week vs. 3.4 ± 2.0 times per week, P = .02) was higher for participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also observed that participants reported more sleeping problems during the COVID-19 pandemic (34% vs. 14%; P = .07). This study in 99 young people and adolescents suggests that meal regularity declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, while meal frequency, especially snack consumption, increased. This highlights the importance of maintaining a regular daily structure to avoid excessive energy intake via snacks.

Determination of Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Bangladeshi and Somalian Students

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are the prime health concern nowadays as this may lead to peptic ulcer diseases and several types of stomach cancer. Factors including genetic, socioeconomic, ecological, personal hygiene and sanitation, and bacterial features are accountable for the predominance and development of disease. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of H. pylori and their association with age, sex, food habits and source, irregular meals, and physical activities among Bangladeshi and Somalian students. Cross-sectional structured questionnaires were used to collect demographic, food habits and lifestyle data. A total 80 Bangladeshi (32) and Somalian (48) students participated in this study. Selected students were invited to the laboratory to provide blood samples for H. pylori IgG antibody detection through Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) method. Data from the survey and laboratory were analyzed using SPPS v.26. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to find an association between H. pylori infection and factors. Around 55% of the participants were found seropositive. Among them Somalian students were prevalently higher than Bangladeshi students. Mostly younger males were found seropositive regardless of age and educational level. Multivariate analysis revealed gender (OR:4.524, CI:1.526-13.407), ethnic origin (OR:4.200, CI:1.622-10.872), skipping of meals (OR:8.600, CI:0.984-75.151) and breakfast (OR:11.205, CI: 3.740-33.568) and physical activity levels (OR:0.286, CI:0.113-0.721) were significantly linked with H. pylori infections. More than two-third Somalian students (68.7%) were infected with H. pylori whereas one-third of Bangladeshi students were found positive. Somalian students were found to be less active and the pattern of skipping meals and breakfast was higher compared to Bangladeshi counterparts. Somalian students probably carried H. pylori infection from their native land, and less physical activity and mistiming of taking meals enhanced the infection. Communication barriers and food preferences could be other reasons. To prevent this infection, we suggest cleanliness, a healthy life style and nutritious meals with adequate physical activities are obligatory.