PREVALENCE OF SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN URBAN POPULATIONS
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Sedentary lifestyle, cardiovascular disease, urban population, Pakistan, physical inactivity.
Abstract
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are still the primary cause of morbidity and/mortality affecting life globally, and sedentary behavior is now acknowledged as another main cause. Changes in lifestyle that promote physical inactivity, poor dietary habits, and stress make urban populations particularly vulnerable. This research is focused on exploring the extent of sedentary lifestyle and determining its association with cardiovascular diseases in an urban population in Pakistan.
Objective: The prevalence of sedentary lifestyles with cardiovascular diseases among adults in urban settings has been assessed.
Materials and Method: A cross sectional study was done at Department of Community Medicine, Mekran Medical College Turbat, Pakistan from November, 2023 to April, 2024. Stratified random sampling was performed to select the adults in the age range of 30–65. Structured questionnaires and clinical records were the data collection tools used. Urban residents who were not diagnosed with a mental or terminal illness were included criteria.
Results: The findings revealed a high prevalence of sedentary behavior, significantly associated with increased CVD incidence. Physical inactivity was strongly linked with hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia.
Conclusion: Promoting active lifestyles is vital to reducing cardiovascular disease risks in urban Pakistani populations.
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Dr Attaullah
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Mekran Medical College Turbat, Pakistan
Dr Shahida Naveed
MBBS, MPhil Forensic Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Rehman Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr Altaf Hussain
Assistant Professor (Adult Cardiology), Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Hyderabad, Pakistan
Dr Maria Ahsan
Medical Officer, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Sabahat Ali Sheikh
University of Lahore Sargodha Campus, Pakistan
Dr Bilal Masood
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Mekran Medical College Turbat, Pakistan