15Apr 2019

ROLE OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF CARDIAC MEASURES AND DECLINING OF COMORBIDITIES.

  • Collage of Medicine, University of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Background: Regular physical activity (PA) can prevent many non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM). The present study aimed to assess the health benefits of physical activities including blood pressure and comorbid conditions. Methodology: This is a prospective cohort case-control study that recruited 300 Saudi volunteers living in the city ofHail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results: Out of 300 participants 155(51.7%) were males and 145 (48.3%) were females. There were 111(37%) participants committed to regular physical activity and the remaining 189(63%) without a defined commitment to physical activity (Uncommitted). Among 111 persons who claimed a commitment to regular physical activity (committed), 61(55%) were males and 50(45%) were females. The majority of committed individuals were at the age group 21-25 years followed by age group 26-30 and 31-35 years representing 32, 30, and 20 persons, respectively. The physical activity was highly practiced at the age range 21-30 years and this was found to be statistically significant P < 0.001. Conclusion: There is a low prevalence of physical activity in Hail region, particularly among females, which necessitates the suggestion of appropriate awareness programs. Younger and elder populations are in much need to be targeted with PA awareness programs.

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[Fayez Saud AL Reshidi, Ahmed Hamed ALJadani, Ahmed Alsolami, Anas Abdulqader Fathuldeen, Mohammed N. Alshammari, Abdullah H. Al Enzi, Hasan A. Alshammari, Mateb M. Albarak, Saud K. Alshammari and Amirah E. Alshammari. (2019); ROLE OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF CARDIAC MEASURES AND DECLINING OF COMORBIDITIES. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 7 (Apr). 1329-1336] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Mohammed Nahar Alshammari
Collage of Medicine, University of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/8957      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/8957

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