Cardiovascular risk factor surveillance and physical activity among the Dubai population, UAE

Abstract

Background: Regular practicing of physical activity is considered to be one of the easiest and cost effective ways of improving and maintaining health, and avoiding diseases like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and others. Purpose: The study aims to determine the prevalence of physical activity among the Dubai population and the effect of associated factors, as well as assess the knowledge, practice and attitudes of the Dubai population.