Why Women Are Less Active: The Surprising Truth! Ft. Dr. Jyothi C Budi, Dr Arati Adhe Rojekar
As per a recent study published in the Lancet Global Health journal, it was seen that almost 50% of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022 and women were seen to be more physically inactive compared to men which is a concern today.
Medical Dialogues team interacted with specialists who provided their insights on why females are physically inactive in India.
Dr. Arati Adhe Rojekar is a Gynaecology consultant from P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Khar and Dr. Jyothi C Budi is the Medical Director of Ferty9.
They provided their valuable insights on the following –
1. How prevalent is insufficient physical activity among women, and what factors contribute to this issue?
2. What are the primary health risks associated with low levels of physical activity in women?
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