A STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF KURNOOL TOWN, ANDHRA PRADESH
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Keywords
physical activity, adolescents, risk factors.
Abstract
Background: Physical Activity contributes to improved musculoskeletal health and the potential for reducing the risk for chronic disease such as Type 2 DM, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and certain cancers. Despite the World Health Organization recommended physical activity levels, many adolescents do not meet these guidelines
Objectives: To estimate physical activity levels among adolescents in last 1 week and to determine the factors affecting it.
Methodology: It was a cross sectional study done for a period of four months among 1320 adolescent students in junior colleges, Kurnool .
Results:. Mean score of physical activity for PE classes is 1.28 which is the least .Also females were less physically active compared to males
Conclusion: The low levels of physical activity among adolescents in this study highlight the need for interventions to promote physical activity. This study identified several factors associated with low physical activity levels, including lack of play ground in college premises, limited break time at college and gender differences
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Dr.P. Kalyani
Department of community medicine, Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool, Ph no: 9959432410
Dr.P. Ramu
Department of community Medicine, Viswabharathi Medical college, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. P. satya Reddy
Department of community Medicine, Viswabharathi Medical college, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. P. Ramakrishna Murthy
Department of community Medicine, Viswabharathi Medical college, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. G. Tharun
Department of Community Medicine, Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh