Author(s): Dr. Priyanka Rana, Dr. Vrushali Vishal Kulkarni, Dr. Srabani Bhattacharya and Late Dr. S Kartikeyan

Abstract:
This cross-sectional study was conducted across India, among the population of 18 years and above of both male and female genders. An extensive anonymous survey of a large sample of 693 people was conducted, among which 51.94% were males and 48.05% were females. Our study focussed on gender differences in years of education; sedentary lifestyle; co-morbidities; dietary patterns; carbonated beverages and salt intake; tobacco and alcohol consumption; pattern of physical and breathing exercises. In our study we found that men were more likely to suffer from hypertension [72%] as compared to women [28%] and women were less likely to be smokers and frequent drinkers, [25%, 34%] compared with their male counterparts [75%, 66%] We also inferred that women were less likely to exercise regularly when compared to their male counterparts. Furthermore our study revealed, increased prevalence of physical inactivity and faulty eating patterns among both male and females. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to initiate urgent steps to promote healthier life-style behaviours, balanced nutritious diet and regular physical and breathing exercises for a sustainable wholistic approach towards health and well being.

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