Aim: The main purpose of the
study was to analyze the sedentary life style of different age groups and its
related diseases in Raipur, Bilaspur, Bhilai, Durg and Raigarh. The study has
focused on the linkage between status of health and sedentary life style of the
people working in cities.
Method: Survey of the subjects
was done in a phased manner through questionnaire, personal interview and
telephonic interview depending upon the convenience of the subjects and
availability of the time. First of all the subjects (1000) were handed over the
questionnaire to get their feedback and within a fortnight 790 subject
returned their filled questionnaire. Remaining subjects were persuaded to give
the feedback in a week. The scholar received 80 more filled questionnaire from
the subjects. Remaining 60 subjects expressed their inability to fill the
questionnaire due to their hectic schedule or other reason. Later 28 subjects
were interviewed telephonically and 32 subjects were interviewed personally at
their offices/homes depending upon the appointments given by them.
Statistical Technique:
The information obtained from the responses against the questionnaire was
carefully and systematically compiled for data analysis. The percentage
analysis of frequencies of each statement was calculated for sedentary people.
Results: The percentage analysis in
the Age Group A (25 to 35) 3.09% subjects were diagnosed with hypertension,
6.07% from diabetic, 1.90% from cardiac complication, 43.08% from overweight,
8.76% were diagnosed with more than one disease, where as 37.10% were not
diagnosed with any of the disease and age group B (36 to 45) 6.88% subjects
were diagnosed with hypertension, 13.94% from diabetic, 9.91% from cardiac
complication, 36.82% from overweight, 28.39% were diagnosed with more than one
disease, where as 4.06% were not diagnosed with any of the disease. Age Group A
(25 to 35) percentage analysis of that 82.08% subjects were facing the health
problems for last few days 15.22% for last few month and 2.68% for last few years
and Age group B(36 to 45) percentage analysis of that 77.81% subjects were
facing the health problems for last few days 20.16% for last few month and
2.01% for last few years. Percentage analysis of that amongst Age Group A (25
to 35) 49.3% subjects were suffering from any one type of disease where as
50.7% subjects were having more than one type of disease and Percentage
analysis of age group B (36 to 45) 31.76% subjects were suffering from any one
type of disease where as 68.23% subjects were having more than one type of
disease.
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