Relationship between Physical Activity and Blood Lipid Profile in Residents of Yazd City (YaHS Study)

• Main Authors: Masoud Mirzaei, Farnaz Nekahi
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences 2020-10-01
• Series: Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd
• Subjects: physical activity; intensity of physical activity; hdl; ldl; tc; tg (triglyseride); body mass index
• Online Access: http://jssu.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-4490-en.html
• ISSN: 2228-5741; 2228-5733

Introduction: Inadequate physical activity is one of the causes of fat disorders and regular physical activity is one of the important factors in correcting fat disorders. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity levels and blood lipids as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Methods: This analytical cross sectional study was conducted using the information of the registration phase of the Yazd Peoplechr('39')s Health Study on 9962 residents of Yazd in the age group of 20 to 70 years between 2014 and 2015. Study data were obtained using standard questionnaires and participantschr('39') blood samples. SPSS software, version 21, t-test, linear regression, and OR comparison of fat disorders were used in the physical activity intensity classes. Results: In the study sample, 49.4% are men. No statistical significant physical activity level was found in the study of the ratio of chance of fat disorder. Moreover, no significant relationship was observed in the study of the linear relationship between the general level of physical activity and fat profile components (p> 0.05). It should be noted that a significant statistical relationship was observed between the level of TC or blood total cholesterol and blood triglycerides with sex, body mass index and family history and some age groups. (p <0.05). Conclusion: In the analysis of the data of this study, no significant statistical relationship was found between blood lipid levels and physical activity.