LOW AND MODERATE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR NAFLD

Swapna Chaturvedi; Neena Bhatia; Naval K Vikram; RM Pandey; KS Madhusudan

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2018

LOW AND MODERATE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR NAFLD

Swapna Chaturvedi, Neena Bhatia, Naval K Vikram, Rm Pandey, Ks Madhusudan

Abstract :

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a lifestyle disease. Lack of physical activity can worsen clinical condition of NAFLD patients. Objectives: To assess Physical activity (PA) levels (low, medium and high) among individuals with NAFLD and without NAFLD and to study relationship of PA with NAFLD. Methods: Case Control study with Ultrasound diagnosed NAFLD cases (n=160) and subjects without NAFLD (n=160) was conducted .The PA levels were studied using GPAQ, Version 2 , based on frequency and duration in work, travel and leisure domains. Results: NAFLD cases had significantly higher values of waist and hip circumference and WHR (p<0.05). More than 50 % of NAFLD cases were physically inactive compared to Controls.(p<0.05). Moderate level of PA, (OR 95% CI) ([2.6 (1.04–6.34), p=0.006)] and low PA ([6.0 (2.40–14.85), p<0.001)] were associated as a risk factor for NAFLD. Conclusion: Low and Moderate level of Physical Activity is a risk factor for NAFLD.