Abstract

Author:
Mesbah Uddin Talukder, Mst. Rowsanara Begum, Somaiya Islam Shuchy, Abdur Rahman, Md. Rakibul Hasan

Doi: 10.26480/jhcdc.02.2024.126.134

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This study investigates and compares various health markers (Body mass index, blood glucose, cholesterol, diastolic and systolic blood pressure) among two groups of adult males: heavy (N=200) and moderately active (N=200). For blood cholesterol levels, 81.8% of heavily active individuals had desirable levels compared to 57.6% of moderately active ones, while high cholesterol was observed in only 9.1% of the heavily active group versus 18.2% in the moderate group. Blood pressure profiles showed that 45.5% of heavily active individuals had low systolic BP compared to 25.3% of moderately active individuals, and high systolic BP was found in 27.3% of the heavily active group versus 39.4% in the moderate group. In terms of family history and presence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), only 6.1% of heavily active respondents had a family history of NCDs, and 3% had NCDs, compared to 54.5% and 39.4%, respectively, among moderately active individuals. Energy consumption analysis showed that 45.5% of heavily active respondents consumed 2401-2900 Kcal, with 15.2% consuming 2901-3900 Kcal, whereas 93.9% of moderately active individuals consumed 1801-2400 Kcal. For BMI and blood glucose levels, 66.7% of heavily active respondents with energy consumption of 1801-2400 Kcal had normal BMI, and 91.7% of those with the same energy intake had normal blood glucose levels. Cholesterol levels were desirable in 93.3% of heavily active individuals consuming 2401-2900 Kcal, compared to 61.3% in moderately active individuals consuming 1801-2400 Kcal. The analysis of systolic and diastolic blood pressure revealed that heavily active individuals had higher desirable cholesterol and normal blood glucose levels compared to their moderately active counterparts. These results underscore the significant health benefits of heavy physical activity and balanced energy consumption in preventing and managing NCDs.