Physical Activity in University Students

Physical inactivity has been declared as one of the biggest public health intimidation of this epoch. Physical inactivity is the major cause of obesity which is the main culprit behind various health concerns. About 387 million people worldwide have been identified as diabetic by the International Diabetes Federation as of 2014 and this number is expected to rise to one billion by the year 2035. It is projected that major contributors to this increase in diabetic patients shall be developing countries like India and China with a figure of 163.5 million which is the 3/4th of the aggregate figure. Evidence-based research has signified that physical activity lessens fatness in overweight children, enhance musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health and fitness, positively affects focus and memory and so on brain functioning. Since India is lacking in research in Physical Activity Epidemiology, this study will act as a baseline for the further monitoring of physical activity levels among the Indian population.