Effects of Serum Ferritin and White Blood Cell on Overweight and Obesity in South Korean Adults

The purpose of this study was to determine the difference between WBC and ferrit in according to obesity level in Korean adults. This study was performed the 5,281 subjects older than 19 years. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, ANOVA, χ²-test, Scheffe’s test, Pearson correlation coefficient and logistic regression analysis. The ferrit in showed higher in the obesity, overweight than the normal weight. The WBC was highest in obesity, followed by overweight, and the lowest in the normal weight. Second, BMI was positively correlated with ferrit in and WBC. Third, The ferritin was greater than normal weight in overweight 1.01 times and obesity 1.03 times. WBC was greater than normal weight in overweight 1.07 times and obesity 1.19 times. Obesity and overweight were associated with ferritin and WBC. Thus, intervention for ferritin and WBC should be included in the obesity management and prevention program for Korean adult.