Effectiveness of physical activity promotion in blood pressure and blood sugar reduction: A community-based intervention study in rural south India

Effectiveness of physical activity promotion in blood pressure and blood sugar reduction: A community-based intervention study in rural south India

Context: Physical activity of moderate intensity for 30 minutes a day, on most days substantially reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Aim: To assess the effect of regular physical activity on blood pressure and blood sugar levels in a rural Indian community Settings and Design: This community...

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Main Authors: Subitha Lakshminarayanan, Soudarssanane M Bala, Murugesan Ramanujam, G Kannan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Family and Community Medicine
Subjects:
Blood pressure
chronic diseases
community intervention
physical activity
Online Access:http://www.jfcmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2230-8229;year=2012;volume=19;issue=2;spage=81;epage=87;aulast=Lakshminarayanan

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