scholarly journals Assessment of the influence of family history of type 2 diabetes or hypertension on the physical activity pattern among young Saudi population aged 15-25 years

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1735
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. Gosadi ◽  
Nouf M. AlOraini ◽  
Amerah M. Bin Zuair ◽  
Asmaa A. AlRusaies ◽  
Njoud A. AlRasheed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Activity Pattern ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Physical Activity Pattern ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
History Of

Background: With a high prevalence of non communicable diseases and its risk factors among the Saudi Arabian population, the present study was conducted to determine the levels and pattern of physical activity behavior of the youth with reference to their parents’ diabetes/hypertension status.Methods: A cross sectional study was performed in higher secondary schools and university. Multistage cluster random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 450 subjects aged 15-25 years. All types of physical activity performed in daily routine were recorded using a validated questionnaire. Data was reported as mean or median physical activity hours for normal and skewed data and corresponding test of significance was applied.Results: There was a high prevalence of sedentary behavior among the overall population (76.5 median hours per week). Female gender (p<0.002) and transition to university (p<0.000) showed increased sedentarism. Subjects whose both parents were affected with diabetes showed least sedentary behavior [70 (19) mean hours per week] and higher levels of moderate (2.25 median hours per week; p<0.025) and strenuous physical activity (1.25 median hours per week; p<0.034). Maternal diabetes also showed significant influence in improving the physical activity of the subjects. Presence of maternal history of hypertension or both parents affected by hypertension did not make any significant impact on the physical activity pattern of their offsprings.Conclusions: Increased physical activity was observed only among those who had family history of diabetes. Otherwise the normal population showed a typical sedentary lifestyle reflecting on the questionable effectiveness of national programs on physical activity.

scholarly journals Differing Contributions of Classical Risk Factors to Type 2 Diabetes in Multi-Ethnic Malaysian Populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2813
Author(s):  
Noraidatulakma Abdullah ◽  
Nor Abdul Murad ◽  
John Attia ◽  
Christopher Oldmeadow ◽  
Mohd Kamaruddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family History ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Predictive Utility ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
History Of

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is escalating rapidly in Asian countries, with the rapid increase likely attributable to a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Recent research suggests that common genetic risk variants contribute minimally to the rapidly rising prevalence. Rather, recent changes in dietary patterns and physical activity may be more important. This nested case-control study assessed the association and predictive utility of type 2 diabetes lifestyle risk factors in participants from Malaysia, an understudied Asian population with comparatively high disease prevalence. The study sample comprised 4077 participants from The Malaysian Cohort project and included sub-samples from the three major ancestral groups: Malay (n = 1323), Chinese (n = 1344) and Indian (n = 1410). Association of lifestyle factors with type 2 diabetes was assessed within and across ancestral groups using logistic regression. Predictive utility was quantified and compared between groups using the Area Under the Receiver-Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC). In predictive models including age, gender, waist-to-hip ratio, physical activity, location, family history of diabetes and average sleep duration, the AUC ranged from 0.76 to 0.85 across groups and was significantly higher in Chinese than Malays or Indians, likely reflecting anthropometric differences. This study suggests that obesity, advancing age, a family history of diabetes and living in a rural area are important drivers of the escalating prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Malaysia.

Associations of early-life exposure to famine with abdominal fat accumulation are independent of family history of diabetes and physical activity

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xiang Hu ◽  
Junping Wen ◽  
Weihui Yu ◽  
Lijuan Yang ◽  
Wei Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Fat Accumulation ◽  
Early Life Exposure ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Function

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the association of early-life exposure to famine with abdominal fat accumulation and function and further evaluate the influence of first-degree family history of diabetes and physical activity on this association. The present work analysed parts of the REACTION study. A total of 3033 women were enrolled. Central obesity was defined as waist circumferences (W) ≥ 85 cm. Chinese visceral adiposity index (CVAI) was used to evaluate visceral adipose distribution and function. Partial correlation analysis showed BMI, W, glycated Hb and CVAI were associated with early-life exposure to famine (both P < 0·05). Logistic regression showed that the risks of overall overweight/obesity and central obesity in fetal, early-childhood, mid-childhood and late-childhood exposed subgroups were increased significantly (all P < 0·05). Compared with the non-exposed group, the BMI, W and CVAI of fetal, early- to late-childhood exposed subgroups were significantly increased both in those with or without first-degree family history of diabetes and in those classified as physically active or inactive, respectively (all P < 0·05). The associations of BMI, W and CVAI with early-life exposure to famine were independent of their associations with first-degree family history of diabetes (all P < 0·01) or physical activity status (all P < 0·001). Early-life exposure to famine contributed to abdominal fat accumulation and dysfunction, which was independent of the influence of genetic background and exercise habits. Physical activity could serve as a supplementary intervention for women with high risk of central obesity.

Need for Increased Promotion of Physical Activity Among Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Brief Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1601-1604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul D. Loprinzi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Family History ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Not At Risk

Background:We have a limited understanding of the physical activity (PA) and sedentary levels among individuals at risk and not at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which was the purpose of this study.Methods:Data from the 2003–2004 NHANES were used, from which 3015 participants were evaluated with 416 indicating a family history of AD. Physical activity and sedentary behavior were assessed via accelerometry with individuals at risk for AD self-reporting a family history of AD.Results:For the entire sample, those at risk for AD engaged in more sedentary behavior than those not at risk (494.9 vs. 477.9 min/day, P = .03, respectively). Similarly, those at risk for AD engaged in less total MVPA than those not at risk (22.4 vs. 24.3 min/day, P = .05, respectively). Results were also significant for various subgroups at risk for AD.Conclusion:Despite the beneficial effects of PA in preventing AD and prolonging the survival of AD, adults at risk for AD tend to engage in more sedentary behavior and less PA than those not at risk for AD. This finding even persisted among minorities (Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks) who are already at an increased risk of developing AD.

Physical activity, family history of diabetes and risk of developing hyperglycaemia and diabetes among adults in Mainland China

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 593-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Xu ◽  
Y. Wang ◽  
R. S. Ware ◽  
L. Ah Tse ◽  
D. W. Dunstan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Physical Activity Pattern among Students of Health Sciences in Yogyakarta

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indriani Indriani ◽  
◽  
Ade Rachma Safira ◽  
Ummy Aisyiyah N ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Activity Pattern ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Pattern

Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) causes health problems globally. The information related to lack of physical activity among university students in Yogyakarta is still limited. Thus, it is important to monitor the pattern of physical activity as a part of health promotion efforts. This study aimed to provide information physical activity pattern among health science students in Yogyakarta. Subjects and Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Faculty of Health Science, X University, Yogyakarta. A total of 112 students was enrolled in this study. The variables in this study were student’s characteristic, sedentary behavior, and physical activity. The data was taken by using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) form, categorized as low activity (<600 METs), medium activity (600-3000 METs,) and high activity (>3000 METs). The data were analayzed descriptively. Results: Total of 61 students (54.4%) had low PA activity. Male were more active than female (Mean= 186.56; SD= 220.57) with METs and duration per minute per week were low (Mean= 49.51; SD= 298.90). There was a positive relationship between age, gender, and sedentary behavior, and they were statisticatlly significant. Conclusion: There is a positive relationship between age, gender, and sedentary behavior. In order to increase interest, institutions need to carry out socialization and increase the implementation of active campus programs that can be regulated in rules / regulations to be more active. In this way, a supportive environment for the control of non-communicable diseases and mental health is achieved. Keywords: physical activity, sedentary, health sciences students, health promotion Correspondence: Indriani. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]: +6282137645299. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.10

scholarly journals Sociodemographic factors and physical activity pattern in people with systemic hypertension

Rev Rene ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e43949
Author(s):  
Carla Tatiane Oliveira Silva ◽  
Cleise Cristine Ribeiro Borges Oliveira ◽  
Lívia Brito Oliveira ◽  
Elieusa e Silva Sampaio ◽  
Cláudia Geovana da Silva Pires
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Activity Pattern ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systemic Hypertension ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Pattern ◽  
Treatment Prevalence

Objective: to verify the association between sociodemographic factors and physical activity pattern in people with systemic hypertension. Methods: a cross-sectional study conducted with 220 hypertensive people. The international physical activity questionnaire was used for data collection and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for data treatment. Prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a robust Poisson regression model. Results: sedentary behavior pattern prevailed in all sections of the instrument. At work, the sedentary behavior pattern was prevalent in males and in participants aged ≥ 60 years. At home, males were 16.0% more sedentary, age ≥ 60 years old had 13.0% more sedentary behavior pattern and black race 43.0% more sedentary behavior pattern. Conclusion: an association was observed between the sex, age, and race variables in the home domain; and sex and age in the work dimension.

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