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Decreasing physical activity levels across religious Sikh male South asian migrant population in Kent, UK: A public health concern
Sarkar, Swrajit Ellahi, Basma Zotor, Francis B. Amuna, Paul
Sarkar, Swrajit
Ellahi, Basma
Zotor, Francis B.
Amuna, Paul
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2017-10-09
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Physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We investigated intergenerational physical activity level (PAL) among first and second generation Sikh Punjabi male subjects (n=137), recruited from two Sikh temples in Medway, UK. Employing a cross sectional survey PA was quantified using the validated Global PA Questionnaire (GPAQ). Data were analysed using SPSS 20 and Epi Info software. 91% of the subjects were classified as overweight. Mean physical activity level (PAL) range was sedentary to low levels of PA (1.45 – 1.60). Comparisons between first and second generation Punjabi male subjects showed that the two groups are equally culpable in not engaging in work-related or recreational PA, but for the second generation this is significantly lower. Low PAL is a contributory factor to increased risk and prevalence of NCDs among this population and a public health concern. Efforts to increase PA in this group should continue.
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Sarkar, S., Ellahi, B., Zotor, F. B., & Amuna, P. (2017). Decreasing physical activity levels across religious Sikh male South asian migrant population in Kent, UK: A public health concern. Journal of Health Management, 19(4), 610-624. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972063417727612
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SAGE Publications
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Journal of Health Management
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10.1177/0972063417727612
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0973-0729