Prevalence of Health-fitness Care among Men and Women in Haryana- An Analysis

Abstract

Science and technology have revolutionized today's life style. Today, man has more comforts at his disposal. Most of the modern jobs and activities do not need much physical activities; those which used to demand physical labor have been replaced by machines. Household durable goods like washing machines, cooking gas and electric ovens etc. have contributed to reduced physical activity. Most of the leisure time is being spent in front of TVs. Application of transportation even for short distances are increasing. The absence of physical activity in today's lifestyle is main issue of worry. Because of urbanization and modernization, lives are becoming more sedentary and less physically active than ever before. Along with sedentary lifestyles, consumption of oily and junk food is increasing and contribution of homemade food to our diet is continuously decreasing. People are turning more and more towards ready to eat, less time consuming food without thinking about the nutritional aspects. One of the consequences of modern lifestyle, obesity is a leading public health concern today which is increasing at an alarming rate throughout the world. The rapidly increasing prevalence of obesity has led to obesity being characterized as an epidemic. Obesity and its complications are the leading health threat globally. According to WHO estimates, worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. In 2008, 35% of adults aged 20 and over were overweight and 11% were obese. Overall, more than 10% of the world's adult population was obese.