Effect of Physical Activity and Obesity on Type 2 Diabetes in a Middle-Aged Population
Author
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The physical activity has been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of physical activities such as occupational, household and daily lifestyle activities and obesity on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged population.
Methods.
All people (n = 2053), aged 45–64 years were selected for this study from the large sample of population-based cross-sectional data collected in the 1990–1994 by National Health Survey of Pakistan.
The participants completed in-person interviews at baseline; the overall response rate was 92.6%.
The Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the risk of developing the type 2 diabetes.
Results.
Stair climbing was found to be inversely associated with the risk of diabetes and cycling was also associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (RR=0.82; 95% CI 0.68–1.00, P=.048).
The relationship between physical activity and reduced risk of diabetes adjusted for age and body mass index was statistically significant only in women (P<.01).
Conclusions.
This study provides an incentive that physical activity in leisure-time exercise or daily activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in a high-risk population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ansari, Rashid M.. 2009. Effect of Physical Activity and Obesity on Type 2 Diabetes in a Middle-Aged Population. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453592
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ansari, Rashid M.. Effect of Physical Activity and Obesity on Type 2 Diabetes in a Middle-Aged Population. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453592
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ansari, Rashid M.. Effect of Physical Activity and Obesity on Type 2 Diabetes in a Middle-Aged Population. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453592
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453592