Stress is causing people to lead unhealthy lives, study states
| Oct 3, 2018, 16:37 IST
A recent survey of about 1000 people between the ages of 20-60 was conducted to find out what drove people to have unhealthy habits. As per the research, stress is a leading factor in this. "When it comes to analysing quantity, it is alarming to note that 35 per cent of those in the 21-30 years age group and 25 per cent of those in 31-40 years age group finish a packet of cigarettes in a day," a statement said.
"Women (33 per cent) binge eat at night more than men (29 percent). Also, more women have erratic eating habits at 29 per cent, as compared to men (20 percent)," the study said. "But, what poses a greater threat is that these women take to unhealthy habits in want of getting respite. Be it smoking, alcohol consumption, indulgence in binge eating at odd hours or leading a sedentary life - women are found to be leading the pack in comparison to men," a doctor said.
"Also, when it comes to playing a sport or adopting an activity to stay fit, 57 percent women state they would rather prefer playing a mentally relaxing game on their phone or tablet instead of stepping outdoors. All these aspects feed into each other and keep the vicious circle moving, thereby increasing the risk of heart ailments amongst women," the doctor said.
"Lack of proper sleep coupled with increased alcohol and smoke consumption also affects the digestive system and blood pressure thereby increasing the risk factors for heart disease. Increased consumption of junk food along with lack of exercise can raise cholesterol levels that poses a great threat to the heart health," added another doctor.
"Women for the longest were thought to be protected from heart risk while in their reproductive years, but numbers indicate that they aren't eating right, not working out and even indulging in higher levels of smoking and alcohol consumption. All these habits erode their natural cover from heart risk and make them equally vulnerable to coronary ailments," a senior specialist concluded.
"Women (33 per cent) binge eat at night more than men (29 percent). Also, more women have erratic eating habits at 29 per cent, as compared to men (20 percent)," the study said. "But, what poses a greater threat is that these women take to unhealthy habits in want of getting respite. Be it smoking, alcohol consumption, indulgence in binge eating at odd hours or leading a sedentary life - women are found to be leading the pack in comparison to men," a doctor said.
"Also, when it comes to playing a sport or adopting an activity to stay fit, 57 percent women state they would rather prefer playing a mentally relaxing game on their phone or tablet instead of stepping outdoors. All these aspects feed into each other and keep the vicious circle moving, thereby increasing the risk of heart ailments amongst women," the doctor said.
"Lack of proper sleep coupled with increased alcohol and smoke consumption also affects the digestive system and blood pressure thereby increasing the risk factors for heart disease. Increased consumption of junk food along with lack of exercise can raise cholesterol levels that poses a great threat to the heart health," added another doctor.
"Women for the longest were thought to be protected from heart risk while in their reproductive years, but numbers indicate that they aren't eating right, not working out and even indulging in higher levels of smoking and alcohol consumption. All these habits erode their natural cover from heart risk and make them equally vulnerable to coronary ailments," a senior specialist concluded.