A Study on Lifestyle Disorders among Female Employees of Universities of Varanasi

Globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles, population ageing, and rising unplanned urbanisation are some of the factors driving lifestyle diseases. In case of Indian women, they typically eat less and devote more of their energy to their jobs. Even at the expense of putting their health last. The aim of the present study is to explore the prevalence of lifestyle disorders among working women. This is a cross-sectional study comprised of working women of 35-65 years age group working in universities of Varanasi. A proforma has been developed based on previous researches. Sample size was calculated as 395. Mean age of working women was 41.76±7.2 years and 69.9 per cent of working women are between the age of 35 to 44 years. 39 per cent of working were women suffering from backpain, 27.8 per cent working were women suffering from gastric problems, 24.6 per cent of working women had pain in their joints and 15.4 per cent of working women having thyroid disease. Significant association was found between the age of working women with multiple lifestyle disorders. Significant association has been observed between working duration and prevalence of lifestyle disorders. Body mass index and lifestyle disorders incidence were significantly associated with each other. There was significant association between the family history and the lifestyle related diseases. Self-health neglecting behaviour may be the main reason for developing lifestyle related issues among the working women in India. There is also a need to emphasize on consumption of healthy foods and regular monitoring of health.