Hisar Urban Geographical Observational Cohort Study [HUGOCS] - Aims and Objectives, Methodology, Future Plans

Abstract

Introduction: The importance of physical activity, fitness on CVD risk factors are well established in western cohorts. However, there are no geographical cohorts available in India. Aims and objectives: It has formed to identify role of physical activity, fitness, yoga practice and other sedentary behaviors on the development of some CVD risk factors (i.e) hypertension, diabetes and obesity in urban Indian population. The secondary objective is improved physical activity, fitness behavior, yoga practice and reduced sedentary behavior on the prognosis of above said risk factors once it developed. Methodology: 1804 subjects (female 54.6%; response rate 71.9%) were selected through multi-stage random sampling technique in 6 different locations of urban Hisar city during summer 2016. Main eligibility criteria was age should be at least 30 years at the time of recruitment. Therapist assisted standard questionnaire was administered to collect baseline subjective data.Most of the outcome variables, muscular strength were measured objectively. Yoga practice; physical activity/sitting time through GPAQ are being measured now. Future plan: Aerobic fitness through Rockport 1 mile walk test will be measured within 2 years. Subjectively measured physical activity, ADL and sedentary behaviors will be validated through pedometers.Usage of mobile phone, physiotherapists to modify the behavior of subjects and its effect on development and prognosis of CVD risk factors will be studied future.