Hypertension Treatment And The Amount Of Physical Activity And Sitting Behaviour - First Blood Pressure Then Exercise Compain

Abstract

Physical inactivity is associated with many chronic diseases and premature mortality and increasing evidence also suggests that high levels of sedentary time may increase the risk of chronic diseases and mortality.All intensities of physical activity, including light intensity, are associated with a substantially reduced risk of death in a dose-response manner. A statistical significantly higher risk of death was observed for sedentary times of 9.5 or more hours daily. PURPOSE: By conducting a pilot survey among people interested in sports concerning physical activity and sedentary lifestyle, we analyse the need to conduct a nationwide educational campaign on the risks of sedentary behaviours in Poland. METHODS: The survey was conducted during the largest fitness fair in Poland, "Go Active Show", bringing together people associated professionally and amateurically with sport. 1,000 questionnaires were conducted, including questions based on the IPAQ Short Form questionnaire and NATPOL 2011 survey. Demographic data, number of minutes per day of moderate and intensive physical activity and number of hours per day spent sitting were assessed. For the first time in Poland we asked a question about the number of minutes of exercise and time spent on sitting. RESULTS: The study involved 1000 people, 58% of whom were women and 42% men, 55% people with higher education and 44% living in large cities. 62% of the participants had normal body weight. Sitting - 256 people (25.6%) declared 9.5 or more hours of sitting per day. On average, they spend 41.8 minutes a day on moderate physical activity and 29 minutes a day on intensive exercise. CONCLUSIONS: The study group was highly aware of the healthy lifestyle, as the majority of people with higher education and living in large cities with more than 500,000 citizens. They also presented a high level of physical activity. However, they are still not aware of the risks of sedentary behaviours and increased risk of premature death. Therefore, it is necessary to launch a nationwide educational campaign in this area in Poland.