THE TIMES OF INDIA
Cities, with their urban transport networks and fast-food joints, registered widespread physical inactivity. Even smaller towns had a higher incidence of smoking and low intake of fruits and vegetables. In sum, the research team comprising Jaipur-based cardiologist Rajeev Gupta, said improper urban social development was worsening cardiac risk factors among Indians. The Indian Heart Watch covered major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai as well as mid-sized towns such as Agra, Rohtak, etc.
Around 79% of men and 83% of women (who participated in the study) were found to be physically inactive, while 51% men and 48% women had high-fat diets. “About 60% men and 57% women were found to have a low intake of fruit and vegetables, while 12% men and 0.5% women smoke,” the study said. Around 41% of men and 45% of women were overweight or obese. High blood pressure was reported in 33% men and 30% women, while high cholesterol was found in one-quarter of all men and women. Diabetes was also reported in 34% men and 37% women.
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