Younger Goans affected by lifestyle diseases
PANAJI: Goa is on the radar of key lifestyle diseases.
It is prominently noticed amongst the younger population between 25 and 45 years, who are afflicted by lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, hypertension, anaemia and obesity.
Indus Health Plus, a private healthcare body, in its 'Healthcare abnormality report' 2013-14 that was released on Thursday, claimed Goans are at a higher risk of lifestyle diseases caused due to sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, smoking and high intake of alcohol. The study covered 8,000 people across the age group of 25-65.
Amol Naikwadi, joint managing director, Indus Health Plus, says consumption of unhealthy food is the root cause of the problem. Top on the list, he said is CVD, 10.87% male and 10.59 % female of the sample population were detected with heart problems. The rate is high as prevalent in the metros like Delhi and Mumbai.
The study also showed that men and women in the age bracket of 35-45 years were affected by heart problems due to ever-increasing cases of obesity and hypertension. "Heart problem is common in urban Goa, but of late, there has been an increase in cases among rural Goa as well," he said.
High intake of coconut and dietary shift to red meat has also increased the risk of various diseases, the study says. Early detection through a preventive health check up, helps in effective treatment, he pointed out.
The report also revealed that 10.69% of males and 8.82% of females are suffering from obesity. The rate of obesity was found to be high in the age group of 25-30 and 45% of the age group, the study revealed, were physically less active.
The study also revealed that people suffering from diabetes is also high. Males and females are at equal risk of getting the affliction. "Residents between the age group of 35-40 years are more prone to diabetes," he said. The persons found suffering from hypertension were in the age group of 35-40 years. The hypertension was because of work-related stress. Smoking and lack of exercise added to the high levels of blood pressure amongst the youngsters in Goa.
He said excess intake of alcohol leads to chronic kidney diseases which further increases the risk of hypertension. As per the study, anaemia and breast cancer are also common between females in Goa. Low intake of iron rich food causes anaemia especially in pregnant women.
It is prominently noticed amongst the younger population between 25 and 45 years, who are afflicted by lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, hypertension, anaemia and obesity.
Indus Health Plus, a private healthcare body, in its 'Healthcare abnormality report' 2013-14 that was released on Thursday, claimed Goans are at a higher risk of lifestyle diseases caused due to sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, smoking and high intake of alcohol. The study covered 8,000 people across the age group of 25-65.
Amol Naikwadi, joint managing director, Indus Health Plus, says consumption of unhealthy food is the root cause of the problem. Top on the list, he said is CVD, 10.87% male and 10.59 % female of the sample population were detected with heart problems. The rate is high as prevalent in the metros like Delhi and Mumbai.
The study also showed that men and women in the age bracket of 35-45 years were affected by heart problems due to ever-increasing cases of obesity and hypertension. "Heart problem is common in urban Goa, but of late, there has been an increase in cases among rural Goa as well," he said.
High intake of coconut and dietary shift to red meat has also increased the risk of various diseases, the study says. Early detection through a preventive health check up, helps in effective treatment, he pointed out.
The report also revealed that 10.69% of males and 8.82% of females are suffering from obesity. The rate of obesity was found to be high in the age group of 25-30 and 45% of the age group, the study revealed, were physically less active.
The study also revealed that people suffering from diabetes is also high. Males and females are at equal risk of getting the affliction. "Residents between the age group of 35-40 years are more prone to diabetes," he said. The persons found suffering from hypertension were in the age group of 35-40 years. The hypertension was because of work-related stress. Smoking and lack of exercise added to the high levels of blood pressure amongst the youngsters in Goa.
He said excess intake of alcohol leads to chronic kidney diseases which further increases the risk of hypertension. As per the study, anaemia and breast cancer are also common between females in Goa. Low intake of iron rich food causes anaemia especially in pregnant women.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Younger-Goans-affected-by-lifestyle-diseases/articleshow/34846090.cms
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