Globally, there has been a significant rise in the prevalence of diabetes when accompanied by obesity as a comorbidity. Despite the fact that engaging in sedentary behavior is not conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, there are individuals who continue to lead a predominantly sedentary way of life. The investigation conducted in slum areas offers novel avenues for exploration due to the escalating prevalence of various diseases and the limited efforts made by public health authorities in these regions to address disease management and promote mental well-being. The present study reached a conclusion by establishing a correlation between various socioeconomic factors and sedentary behavior within the vulnerable population affected by diabetes.
Is a sedentary lifestyle a leading causal factor of obesity and distress in type 2 diabetes? A cross-sectional study in low socioeconomic areas of Karachi, Pakistan
Findings
Among the studied population, out of 493 participants, 273 (55%) were female of age range 46– 55 years 109 (22%) belonged to body mass index class-1 obesity 110 (22%), with hypertension 205 (42%), showed sedentary behavior with low-socioeconomic settlements 299 (61%), and belong to Pathan ethnicity 153 (31%). More participants were married 337 (68%), had low[1]socioeconomic status 299 (61%) and had a positive family history of diabetes 242 (49%)