Prevalence of physical activity and its association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factors in young women in the middle east: a sub-analysis of the ANCHORS study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is a major driver of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) globally, with women in transitional regions like the Middle East facing unique challenges. This is the first study in the Middle East to explore the prevalence of physical activity and its association with ASCVD risk factors in young women, as part of a sub-analysis of the ANCHORS study.

Methods

In this cross-sectional Analysis of 626 women aged 18-50 from the ANCHORS study (2021-2023), participants were categorized as physically active (≥ 150 min/week) or inactive based on self-reported exercise. Data on traditional and emerging ASCVD risk factors were collected through questionnaires and physical assessments. Statistical analyses included chi-square, t-tests, and logistic re

SUBMITTER: Alkouri O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature