A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS AMONG INDIAN STATES

Authors

  • Sanjoy Sarkar Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India
  • Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India
  • Ahsan Huda Yumkhaibam Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v11i7.5702

Keywords:

physical activity, inactivity, sedentary behaviour, India

Abstract

Physical activity is globally recognized as essential for promoting health and well-being, playing a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases and enhancing quality of life. Physical inactivity is a significant factor in mortality worldwide, contributing significantly to the burden of non-communicable diseases. Objectives: The present study aims to systematically evaluate physical activity patterns in Indian states, identifying variations based on age, gender, socioeconomic status, and geographical regions while assessing their public health implications. Methodology: The data is collected from published studies reporting physical activity patterns between demographics, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle choices influencing physical activity levels and behaviours in India. It involves a meticulous search strategy including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Semantic Scholar, Web of Science and Google Scholar, focusing on studies from 2013 to 2024 using keywords Physical activity, Exercise, Walking, Inactivity, and sedentary behaviour, combined with individual state names of India. Results: Results from 33 studies reveal significant regional disparities, with urban areas exhibiting higher inactivity rates compared to rural areas. Socioeconomic factors further influence activity levels, with higher inactivity among higher-income populations. Age and gender emerge as critical determinants; younger populations and females, especially in urban settings, exhibit higher inactivity levels. The study concludes that targeted public health interventions are urgently needed to promote physical activity, particularly among vulnerable groups such as women and adolescents. Conclusion: Key findings highlight the urgent need for policy measures that address cultural, regional, and socioeconomic barriers to physical activity alongside the promotion of recreational and work-related activity.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Sanjoy Sarkar, Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India

    Sanjoy Sarkar, Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Agartala, India. Author’s contribution: manuscript preparation, literature search, data collection, data interpretation, statistical analysis and coordination of research efforts.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3956-1385

    Email: sanjoyathletics@gmail.com

  • Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik, Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India

    Sanjib Kumar Bhowmik, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University (A Central University), Agartala, India. Author contribution: manuscript preparation and proofreading.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5222-8572

    Email: sanjibbhowmik@tripurauniv.ac.in

  • Ahsan Huda Yumkhaibam, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, India

    Ahsan Huda Yumkhaibam, Research Scholar, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Agartala, India. Author’s contribution: literature search, study design, data collection, data interpretation, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8311-5724

    Email: ahsanhudaybm222@gmail.com

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