Occurrence Of Obesity And Fat Accumulation Among Sedentary Female Teachers And Related Health Issues: -A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Both industrialized and developing nations face the formidable public health challenge of obesity and overweight. Obesity is more common among urban women due to factors such as a lack of time and energy to engage in physical activities, the demands of work and family life, and other similar factors. Among the aims of this research was to demonstrate the prevalence of obesity and associated health problems among inactive female school instructors. One hundred twenty inactive female educators from different private schools in the National Capital Region participated in a descriptive cum cross-sectional survey. We took anthropometric measurements, which include height, weight, and fat percentage. The body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure were measured. The body mass index (BMI) was determined to be normal for 43.3% of the teachers out of 120. The percentage of inactive educators who were overweight or obese was 56.7%. Twenty percent of educators were overweight, with seven percent falling into the latter category's crucial zone. Systolic and diastolic averages with standard deviations Class I teachers' blood pressure was 78.8 ± 8.04 mmHg, class II teachers' blood pressure was 127.75±11.67 mmHg, and class I teachers' blood pressure was 123.66±14.14 mmHg. The average blood pressure among teachers in the Overweight category was 123.59 ± 16.05 mmHg, while the average for their weight category was 78.97 ± 7.8 mmHg. The average blood pressure of healthy people was also below the typical range. Class I and class II obese participants had an accumulation of fat measuring 34.25 ± 8.57 mm at the supra iliac site, 33.66 ± 8.84 mm at the subscapular area, and 18.70 ± 7.32 mm and 28.20 ± 5.26 mm at the triceps and biceps, respectively. Researchers concluded that being overweight and Obesity is a major health problem that can signify a person's overall health and wellness. Women, and especially sedentary female teachers, are more likely to be overweight for a variety of reasons, but this epidemic could be reversed if more people adopted more physically active lifestyles. Obesity, excess body fat, and weight increase are all directly associated with sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity.