Physical activity and its correlation with various measures of obesity among medical students and young faculty

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101363
• Publication Date: 2023-07-22T07:20:58Z
• Authors: Bhavna Pramod Joshi; Swati Manikrao Ma...; Deepak Narayan Ta...
• Keywords: Circumference; Cross-sectional study

BackgroundPhysical inactivity is important modifiable risk factor for major NCDs. Medical students and faculty who are physically active more probable to prescribe physical activity their patients, drastically improving clinical outcomes.Objectives1) To describe of participants in terms pattern, type & levels. 2) correlate with various measures obesity.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 medical young aged 18–35 years. Physical assessed using WHO GPAQ. pattern described work, travel leisure domains. It classified into vigorous moderate intensity types. Levels were defined as insufficiently, moderately highly active. Measurement obesity parameters done. Data analyzed SPSS v25.0.ResultsOf all respondents, 193 (55.14%) males 157 (44.86%) females. The prevalence insufficient 20.57%. Respondents reported highest domain (1222.45 ± 1590.8 mean METM/W). BMI significantly correlated transport (p = 0.018) < 0.0001) Neck circumference Waist 0.0001).Waist 0.036) neck 0.004) levels activity. Total 327 (93.42%) respondents sedentary time >6 h/day.ConclusionThis population needs adopt changes lifestyle increase especially reduction time.