On the World Heart Day, Saffolalife in its flagship study to raise awareness for heart health in India, revealed that although 58 per cent of Hyderabad residents are at Heart Risk due to Belly Fat, only 14 per cent of those will be considered for heart risk as a top reason.
In its study report which was released to media here on Thursday, Saffolalife said the key finding that emerges from the study is that belly fat has an impact on heart health.
Saffolalife and Nielsen conducted a pan India survey amongst those who have belly fat to understand the extent of heart risk. This study covered 837 respondents across key cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow and Hyderabad.
Some of the startling facts from the study revolve around age, gender and lifestyle implications on heart health due to belly fat.
Gender wise, 63 per cent men and 52 per cent women in Hyderabad with belly fat are at heart risk, the study report revealed.
The report also stated that among the people who are at heart risk due to belly fat, 51 per cent people skip meals and 70 per cent consume food outside of their homes at least once a week.
Outside food (69%), Irregular exercise (63%) and long working hours (69%) were cited as key reasons for belly fat among respondents, the report stated.
Heart risk due to belly fat is higher (64%) among working professionals in Hyderabad.
