Distribution of Blood groups and BMI Evaluation among school student of Tiruchirappalli,Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The knowledge of distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups at local and regional levels are helpful in the effective management of blood banks and safe blood transfusion services. Collecting and monitoring BMI in children and youth is a powerful tool in the effort to improve the overall health of the community. A total of 2395 students are screened for ABO and Rh blood group and BMI. ABO and Rh blood typing results reveal that O group is most frequent and AB is the least frequent groups and 93.98% are Rh Positive while 6.02% are Rh negative. Out of 76 colour blind, 61 are males; 15 are females. The percentage of blood groups in students follows as O> B>A1>A1B>A2>A2B. Results of BMI showed high frequency underweight category, which reflects the nutritional deficiency among the school students.