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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
Issn
2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A PREVENTIVE STUDY ON IMPACT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON DIABETES IN SOUTH INDIA
Author
Vadlamudi Phani Deepthi1, Kannekanti Naveen Kumar
Email
drpebyreddy@gmail.com
keyword
Physical activity; dietary food habits; Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Globally about 422 million people living with Diabetes Mellitus and prevalence rate also steadily increased. Physical activity and dietary food habit is a key element in the prevention and also management of diabetes. The present study was aimed to explore the root cause for steady rise in type 2 diabetes. In the present study 824 adult population were voluntarily participated from in and around Pondicherry. A structured questionnaire relevant to daily physical activities and food habits were assessed. Result showed 98% of people using bike for their daily transport. Every studied population (100%) using mixer grinders and 64% of population using washing machine for washing their cloths and 24% of studied population using vacuum cleaner for cleaning the floors. Almost everyone (100%) watching Television for minimum 3hrs per day without any physical activity. In dietary source 100% of the studied population consumed polished rice as a major food source, followed by 94% of people using refined oil for cooking, 67% of population having wheat, 98% of population consumed soft drinks, 44% of people using ready to eat mix, 48% have pizza and 72% of people having fast foods. Overall the present study result explored that less physical activity with switching towards western style of food habits are major cause for steady rise in diabetes incidence was observed
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