INTRODUCTION
“Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure above the basal level”(Caspersen, 1985).Regular physical activity has a positive relationship on decreasing various health conditions such astype 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke,and some types of cancer. Physical activity has an impact on weight control and lower the risk of depression (CDC, 2015).However, with all these benefits of physical activity, there is a high rate of inactive people. According to the World Health Organization, 31% of people worldwideages 15 and older are physically inactive (28% men, and 34%women) (WHO, 2015).
Physical Activity Level In Saudi Arabia:
The rates of physical activity among …show more content…
Consequences Of Physical Inactivity In Saudi Women Health:
According to the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia, 33.5% of Saudi women were obese compared to 24.1% of obese men. Diabetes is also a health problem in Saudi Arabia, 14.8% of Saudi men and 11.7% of women were diabetic. Inactive lifestyles are one of the huge issues among Saudi population, and especially among women. The ministry of health reported 75.1% of women are inactive in compare to 46% of men (Ministry of Health, 2013).
Obesity:
The prevalence of obesity has increased over the past years among Saudi males and females in different ages and regions (Al-Othaimeen, Al-Nozha, & Osman, 2007). Moreover, females are more likely to be obese than males (Al-Othaimeen et al., 2007; Alquaiz et al., 2014; Al-Quwaidhi et al., 2014). In 2014, 33.5% of women in Saudi Arabia were obese compared to 24.1% of obese men (Memish et al., …show more content…
The study was implemented between December 2012 and March 2013. The school population of 1,785 was stratified into constituents (preparatory students, bachelor, administrative staff, and faculty). A sample population of 619 was drawn from the school population using a stratified random sampling method. Height and weight were measured, and body mass index (BMI) was computed from weight and height measurements. A personal interview was used to collect data on age and nationality of
“Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure above the basal level”(Caspersen, 1985).Regular physical activity has a positive relationship on decreasing various health conditions such astype 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke,and some types of cancer. Physical activity has an impact on weight control and lower the risk of depression (CDC, 2015).However, with all these benefits of physical activity, there is a high rate of inactive people. According to the World Health Organization, 31% of people worldwideages 15 and older are physically inactive (28% men, and 34%women) (WHO, 2015).
Physical Activity Level In Saudi Arabia:
The rates of physical activity among …show more content…
Consequences Of Physical Inactivity In Saudi Women Health:
According to the ministry of health in Saudi Arabia, 33.5% of Saudi women were obese compared to 24.1% of obese men. Diabetes is also a health problem in Saudi Arabia, 14.8% of Saudi men and 11.7% of women were diabetic. Inactive lifestyles are one of the huge issues among Saudi population, and especially among women. The ministry of health reported 75.1% of women are inactive in compare to 46% of men (Ministry of Health, 2013).
Obesity:
The prevalence of obesity has increased over the past years among Saudi males and females in different ages and regions (Al-Othaimeen, Al-Nozha, & Osman, 2007). Moreover, females are more likely to be obese than males (Al-Othaimeen et al., 2007; Alquaiz et al., 2014; Al-Quwaidhi et al., 2014). In 2014, 33.5% of women in Saudi Arabia were obese compared to 24.1% of obese men (Memish et al., …show more content…
The study was implemented between December 2012 and March 2013. The school population of 1,785 was stratified into constituents (preparatory students, bachelor, administrative staff, and faculty). A sample population of 619 was drawn from the school population using a stratified random sampling method. Height and weight were measured, and body mass index (BMI) was computed from weight and height measurements. A personal interview was used to collect data on age and nationality of