Study of the Health Status of Male Students in the First Stage of Secondary School in Semnan City as Parents of Future Generation

The assessment of the health status of male students in the first grade of secondary school in Semnan County as future parents was conducted in 1400. This experimental study aimed to evaluate height, weight, BMI, and general physical condition to determine students’ health status. A total of 55 seventh-grade, 90 eighth-grade, and 32 ninth-grade male students from Eghbalion High School were examined. After data collection, the information was organized using Excel software and analyzed through variance analysis in SPSS. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to determine relationships between variables. The results indicated that height differed among seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade students; however, compared with national standards, students’ height was below the community standard. No significant difference in weight was found between seventh- and eighth-grade students, but a difference was observed between the ninth grade and the other two grades. No significant difference in BMI was observed among the three grades. The average BMI in seventh grade was 20.17, in eighth grade 20.50, and in ninth grade 21.03. Therefore, while significant differences in height and weight were found among students, no significant difference in BMI was observed. Further research is required to ensure the health of male students as future parents so that more reliable conclusions may be drawn.