Comparative Study of Biochemical Variables of High and Low Altitude Male Rajput Residents

Abstract

Aim: To study biochemical variables of high and low alti tude male rajput residents. Method: Present study was carried out on 400 male rajput re sidents, residing at High and Low altitudinal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Blood glucose and lipid profile was measured. Results: The total cholesterol, triglyceride and HDL was significantly lower in high altitude (HA) than low altitude (LA) in group-1 (p-value < 0.0001). Conclusion: It was concluded in terms of biochemical variables triglycerides, blood sugar, total cholest erol, HDL of residents inhabiting high altitude had better level of adaptation due to their healthy life style. Pooja Johri Associate Professor M.N.DAV College,Tatul, Distt. Solan (Himachal Prade sh) India E mail: johri_pooja@yahoo.com Anuradha Lehri Assistant Professor Department of Sports Sciences Punjabi University Patiala(Punjab) India