Background: Emergency care providers (ECPs) have a Physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding profession. Therefore, they are predisposed to cardiovascular and other non-communicable disease risk factors. Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the Physical Health status of ECPs in the NorthWest province of South Africa through a selected anthropometric and other Health parameter test battery. Methods: Ninety-one ECPs (64 males, 27 females) took part in the study voluntarily for Health screening tests including body mass index (BMI), lean body mass (LBM), resting heart rate (RHR), blood pressure (BP), skinfold measurement, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), fasting blood glucose (FBG), and total cholesterol (TC). The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 (IBM). Results: The participants demonstrated a mean BMI of 28. 2 5. 5 kg/m2, body fat of 26 7. 6 %, and LBM of 58. 6 10 kg. Significant differences were seen in height (170. 5 6. 2 vs. 160. 7 5. 3 cm), BF% (22. 5 5. 3 vs. 34. 2 6. 2 %), and LBM (62. 3 8 vs. 49. 2 8. 2 kg) between males and females (P 0. 05). Mean systolic BP was 122 15 mmHg, and diastolic BP was 81 10 mmHg. MeanWCwas 90. 8  11. 4 cm. Other Health parameters included mean FBG of 5. 1 2. 4 mmol/L and mean TC of 4. 9 0. 7 mmol/L. Significant differences were seen in WHR (0. 88 0. 04 vs. 0. 79 0. 06) between males and females (P 0. 05). Conclusions: A significant number of ECPs presented with cardiovascular and other NCD risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, high WC, elevated FBG, and abnormal levels of TC. This can be attributed to the nature of their occupation such as working irregular shifts leading to sleep deprivation, being exposed to psychological trauma, poor nutrition during shifts, and/or lack of exercise. Stress management is an important part of these workers’ rehabilitation program. A well-formulated employee wellness program is required to set remedial measures in place.

Background: Approaches for investigating Health-promoting lifestyle generally focus on Physical activity and regular diet. To explore the perspectives of Iranian elders regarding Health, Healthy eating and Physical activity (PA) this study was conducted in 2012.Methods: Participants in this qualitative study were selected through purposeful sampling. Ten focus groups were conducted with 60 older adults in 3 elderly centers in Tehran. A moderator’s guideline that consisted of general and specific questions was used. Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysis was performed using conventional content analysis.Results: Participants explained their perspectives regarding Health, Healthy eating and PA in the following 5 categories: meaning of Health was represented based on issues such as absence of pain and disorder, complete body wellbeing, staying away from hazards, complete individual satisfaction, experiencing positive events, effective communication, faithfulness and trust in God. The Healthy eating category was featured by adequate eating, age balanced diet, refraining from under or over nutrition and sensible consumption of fruits and vegetables. The PA was described - according to the level of performing outdoor activities or household tasks. Expressions about the perceived benefits and barriers of Healthy eating and PA were aligned the two remaining categories.Conclusions: Participants have referred to the association between both PA and dietary practices and Health. Understanding how older people define Physical activity and nutritional behavior and recognition of the most important perceived benefits and barriers that might contribute to have a Healthy eating or adequate PA profile could procure insight into the type of interventions that are required to promote Healthy lifestyle among Iranian older adults.

Background: Sufficient levels of Physical activity are an issue for Health, quality of life, and more importantly for Healthcare providers. This study aimed to determine the status of Physical activity and its relationship with perceived wellness in Healthcare workers. Methods: This study included about 254 Health personnel who work in urban Health centers in Shiraz. The IPAQ and PWS selfadministered questionnaires were used to collect information. This study was approved by the ethic and council committee of the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Additionally, moral considerations (confidentiality and informed consent) was observed, and data were analyzed with SPSS V. 19. IBM. Results: About 46% of the participants had moderated to severe Physical activity. The results indicated a strong relationship between Physical activity, perceived Health and all its dimensions, except for social Health and mental Health. Furthermore, perceived Health was significantly associated with age ( = 0. 039,  = 0. 61) and gender ( = 0. 002,  = 9. 33). Conclusions: Regarding the staff’ s insufficient Physical activity, the strong relationship between Physical activity and Health. Their impact on the organization’ s direct and indirect costs, Health promotion programs and policies have to be designed focusing on the staff’ s Physical activity.