“A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE EFFECT OF YOGA IN REDUCING THE RISK OF CARDIAC DISEASES AMONG ADULTS IN SELECTED URBAN AREAS OF TUMKUR WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION GUIDESHEET’’

Cardiac diseases are the most prevalent health problem among adults in the modern society. In India, cardio vascular diseases comprise the first and second leading cause responsible for one-third of all deaths. Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are the sedentary life style, obesity, lack of exercises, etc are mainly seen in urban population. Yoga got its popularity and appreciation from worldwide for its benefits in ailments as well rejuvenating the body. The emerging research is revealing the positive effects of yoga on stress reduction, anxiety, management of hypertension and to reduce the risk of cardiac diseases and meant for a healthy heart, by a healthy life style. The present study reveals that the level of knowledge of urban adults regarding the effect of yoga in reducing the risk of cardiac diseases are not adequate and there is significant association between level of knowledge and demographic variables.