Background & Objectives: Low level of physical activity leads to epidemic of obesity and its
related diseases. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the level of physical activity and fitness …

Background: Physical activity is one of the leading health indicators, considered an essential
factor in the population's health and quality of life promotion. Physical inactivity is the fourth …

Regular physical activity plays an important role in individuals' physical and mental health.
Organized physical activity also reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes …

Background: Obesity is a current major concern of young adults in Pakistan and it is also a
global health issue. According to WHO obesity has increased by 2005-2015 from 1.6 billion …

Methods: This research was a cross sectional-descriptive study and its sampling method
was census. The number of students from Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical …

Overweight and obesity are major public health issues worldwide. There is increased risk of
obesity‐related morbidity due to accumulation of abdominal fat. Regulation of body weight …

Abstract Introduction: Body Mass Index (BMI) is commonly used as a marker for adiposity.
Physical fitness refers to a series of physical characteristics that are directly related to the …

Aims: The aim of the study was to present the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) medical
students physical activity and body mass index; and to provide recommendations for …

Background: Overweight and obesity are major public health problems because of their
impact on comorbidity they are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases. Recent …

Background & Aim: Obesity and being overweight are among the most important health
threats in the current century. Students are among the people who are at high risk of obesity …