Key result
Meeting WHO physical activity targets is linked to a ~57-point higher rate of low IHD risk.
Why the study?
Data from Indian settings assessing physical activity using standardized tools and its association with ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk were limited.
Does meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week) reduce estimated 10-year ischemic heart disease risk in adult hospital bystanders aged 40-74 years?
Cross-Sectional (n=101)
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Does meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week) reduce estimated 10-year ischemic heart disease risk in adult hospital bystanders aged 40-74 years?
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Meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week) is significantly associated with lower estimated 10-year ischemic heart disease risk among Indian adults.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of mortality globally, with physical inactivity identified as a major modifiable risk factor. There is limited data from Indian settings assessing physical activity using standardized tools and its association with ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk. Aim: This study aimed to assess physical activity levels and examine their association with 10-year IHD risk among adults in Mangalore. Materials and methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 101 patient bystanders aged 40-74 years at Government Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore. Physical activity was assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), and metabolic equivalents (MET-min/week) were calculated. Participants were categorized based on WHO recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week). The 10-year IHD risk was estimated using WHO/ISH non-laboratory-based risk charts. Data were analyzed using Jamovi, and associations were tested using the Chi-square test with p<0.05 considered significant. Results: The mean age of participants was 48.9±7.1 years, with 58.4% males. A majority (93.1%) met WHO physical activity recommendations, with a mean activity level of 5803±2964 MET-min/week. Most participants (67.3%) had a low IHD risk (<5%), while 24.8% and 7.9% had moderate (5-<10%) and high (10-<20%) risk, respectively. A statistically significant inverse association was observed between physical activity and IHD risk (χ²=13.22, p=0.001). Among those meeting activity recommendations, 71.3% had low IHD risk, compared to only 14.3% among those not meeting recommendations. Conclusions: Adequate physical activity is strongly associated with lower IHD risk. Promoting active lifestyles and integrating routine risk assessment using standardized tools can play a crucial role in reducing cardiovascular disease burden in similar populations.
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Mallya et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in 10-year ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk (n=101). Meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week) vs. Not meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (<600 MET-min/week) was evaluated on Low 10-year ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk (<5%) (χ²=13.22, p=0.001). Meeting WHO physical activity recommendations (≥600 MET-min/week) was significantly associated with a higher rate of low 10-year IHD risk compared to not meeting them (71.3% vs 14.3%; p=0.001).
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